What do we think of this 1902 outfit? We spy quilting, crochet, chiffon, ruffles, flowers and is that a heart shaped jewel on a choker? The lady hasn't been identified but may be Violet, Viscountess Milner. If you recognise her, let us know!
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Triangular fragment of seaworn pottery. A detailed black pront on white shows a man with moustache, ling hair, and cap with a feather in, and a tunic with slightly puffed or padded sleeves holding a thin stick. Behind is what appears to be part of a bridge, with a metal fence and stone archway. Dark lines apparently indicate a watery background, perhaps a river, but it is hard to understand as a fragment with certainty.

Anyway, as a distraction: calling #Skystorians especially #HistFashion or pottery/art experts to help me identify this fragment of #SeaPottery
The stick, ?river, ?bridge feels almost Venetian but the cap is wrong. Puffed sleeve jacket feels 16th 17thC?? Any ideas, interpretations, hints or clues??

Printed fashion plate showing five women in similar outfits. All the dresses have puffy shoulders and upper sleeves, with thin sleeves around the wrist. With a tight fit at the waist, the dresses are very large. Each dress does contain some detail and decoration, but this is relatively modest, as are the hairstyles, and to some extent the bonnets too. Accessories such as shoes, handkerchiefs and jewellery are also shown, and one of the ladies is holding what appears to be a magazine or brochure about women’s fashion. The text underneath reads 'English fashions for June 1831.'

This #fashion plate from Royal Lady's Magazine in 1831 shows the height of ladies' fashion for that summer. Do you feel inspired to hit the shops and adapt your own summer wardrobe?

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