Victorian Red Wool Jacket, ca. 1888 antique_dresses but the belt and jewellery

but the belt and jewellery are not

The front and back of the skirt are joined together with a large knot

and for equestrian costumes

In the 1870s

The lace is likely hand‑embroidered with white Bohemian glass beads

Victorian Red Wool Jacket, ca. 1888 antique_dresses but the belt and jewelleryEven in 1888, people wanted to stand out! With this elegant jacket, this was achieved through the modern cut (for the time), but even more so through the red color of the wool. The wearer was probably able to wear this color because she was still a teenager or a very good woman. Otherwise, the color red was considered offensive. The jacket has the typical shape of jackets from the late 1880s. Small peplum; front closure with four large buttons and