Antique Victorian Beaded Dolman, ca. 1884 #edwardianshoes A Cased Silver and Enamel

A Cased Silver and Enamel Lady's Dressing Set

and in excellent condition

They bear the gold‑embossed manufacturer’s label: Jesse Thompson • 113 Main Street • Bingley

this bonnet is a beautiful example of Victorian utilitarian millinery and offers insight into the daily clothing of women whose garments rarely survived

Antique Victorian Beaded Dolman, ca. 1884 #edwardianshoes A Cased Silver and EnamelAntique Victorian Beaded Dolman, ca. 1884 A quintessential garment of women's fashion in the 1880s, the dolman represents a sophisticated fusion of coat and cape, masterfully tailored to embrace the dramatically sculpted bustle silhouette popular during the period. Originally inspired by the military dress of Hungarian hussars and Ottoman dolamans, the dolman evolved into a symbol of elegance and social prestige in Victorian women's wardrobes. This