A Poke at Fashion, Victorian Style!

Whilst taking a break from samples and commissions these I found quite amusing. Things haven't changed much!

'New contrivance for lady's maids adapted to the present style of fashion.'

Czar Kolokol, King of Bells, Moscow,  Queen of Belles, New York,  City Hall Bell.

Arabella Maria. "Only to think, Julia dear, that our Mothers wore such ridiculous fashions as these!"

Remarkable convenience of hoops for young mothers in the country.

This is a satiric image based on a comic from Punch magazine. It's part of a comical stereoview series making fun of women's fashion at the time.

'Suggestions for Novelties in Sleeves'

Fig. 1 Cricket Bat Sleeves (with splice for married ladies), Fig. 2 Balloon Sleeves, Fig. 3 Scull and Paddle Sleeves, Fig. 4 Saddle Sleeves. Fig. 5 Racket Sleeves & Fig. 6 Gun Sleeves.

Gertrude. "My dear Jessie, what on earth is that bicycle suit for?"

Jessie. "Why, to wear of course." Gertrude. "But you haven't got a bicycle!"

Jessie. "No: But I've got a sewing machine!"

On which note I'll leave you as I must get back to mine!