I am hoping that some one on Arachne can help me, I am sorting out family photos with my family in Florida, we have identified many, one is a real mystery. There are three women they all have hoops under their dresses. Now I know from other photos that they would have been taken in the 1800's sometime. When did women wear hoops, in England?
I have "Bloomingdale's Illustrated 1886 Catalogue, inside it shows two different types of hoops both with springs. This was published in the States. I do have A complete guide to English Costume Design and history, 1066 - 1990's there is no information regarding what was worn underneath any of the costumes. Although looking at the drawings hoops could have been worn in 1880. I have to say that none of the women are wearing lace. Jean in Newbury UK To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
