Antique Victorian Walking Dress, ca. 1897 - Three-Piece English Ensemble #antiquedressingset concealing slender gloves or perhaps

concealing slender gloves or perhaps a discreet calling card

This bonnet is said to have belonged to a lady‑in‑waiting of Empress Augusta of Saxe‑Weimar‑Eisenach

Sample or pattern shoes of this type were produced for traveling merchants

The bag is crafted in a half‑round shape and features two matching handles made from the same textile

The collection includes both long and short gloves made of suede and kidskin

Antique Victorian Walking Dress, ca. 1897 - Three-Piece English Ensemble #antiquedressingset concealing slender gloves or perhapsThis exquisite antique Victorian walking dress, dating to circa 1897, is a rare and beautifully preserved example of late 19th century English fashion. The ensemble consists of three coordinated pieces: a bonnet, a bodice, and a skirt, each crafted with attention to detail and period elegance. The skirt is modestly styled, made from solid silk fabric without embellishments, and extends into a small train that adds grace without hindering movementideal