The Ornamented Being
Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.
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2 more examples of the parasol pocket
Ta Frips & Fob:
First gown is from MFA, c1870. The second one is c.1868-1872 and is courtesy of LACMA.
(Source: collectionsonline.lacma.org)
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Photoset reblogged from Delusions of Grandeur
c. 1870
IMA says: This two-piece visiting dress is made in two shades of gray silk faille. The skirt is lavishly trimmed with pleated silk swags, silk fringe, flounces and piping. Pleated ruching and silk fringe are also used on the bodice. The skirt has a short train and is worn with a bustle. The triangular pocket on the right side of the skirt, trimmed with buttons and cord lacing, was designed to hold a parasol.
(Source: imamuseum.org)
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TWO-TONE SILK BUSTLE DRESS, 1870s
I spy with my little eye a parasol pocket.
(Source: ornamentedbeing)
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c.1870-75
Now every single time I look at a bustle gown the first thing I see is the parasol pocket.
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c. 1870
Hands down coolest Victorian dress ever. Check out the parasol pocket on the skirt!!!
IMA says: This two-piece visiting dress is made in two shades of gray silk faille. The skirt is lavishly trimmed with pleated silk swags, silk fringe, flounces and piping. Pleated ruching and silk fringe are also used on the bodice. The skirt has a short train and is worn with a bustle. The triangular pocket on the right side of the skirt, trimmed with buttons and cord lacing, was designed to hold a parasol.
