Outfit #096: Late Victorian ladies’ cycling outfit Armadillo like many dresses from the

like many dresses from the 1930s

and glass beads standing in for buttons

The design is based on an afternoon dress by Green & Co

with white edge binding and trim

Outfit #096: Late Victorian ladies’ cycling outfit Armadillo like many dresses from theThis hand stitched outfit is based on a ridiculous late Victorian ladies cycling ensemble, held by the FIDM Museum (accession 2014. 897. 25A D). The original is American, made from dyed, printed, and stenciled cotton, and features bloomers, absolutely enormous leg o mutton sleeves, and matching gaiters. It dates from ca. 1895. The ensemble is six inches tall, stitched by hand on 8x10 inch 100% cotton watercolour paper, which means that it will pop