s1859_2

Raphael Dress, 1859
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It combines the fashionable Raphael body with the double skirt, which
latter is rapidly superseding all other styles of skirt. It will be 
seen that the upper part of the skirt is looped up, at regular intervals, 
with plisse, passing from the hem of the upper skurt to the waist.

An under body of fullings and insertion, either of lace or muslin, with
a plain silk lining, which shows off the lace or embroidery to great 
adavntage, and contrasts will with the dress, which may be either of 
light or dark silk according to the taste of the wearer. A rich brown, 
or royal blue, are the favourite colours abroad. 



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