1885's Victorian Long Bustle Era Coat

Description

Long black woollen coat from brocade fabric with velvet collar, vintage black muff and decorated bowler hat.

Inspiration

Dolman by Emile Pingat, 1888-1890 The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Victorian ladies wearing bowler hats.

Patterns used

Truly Victorian #560, Late bustle coat

Alternate views

Wearing a small, red velvet with black decorations, late victorian bonnet.

Costume made in 2009.