I was wondering what kind of crochet was in fashion two centuries ago, and even one century ago. I know, you will say that I am crazy to have such an idea.
Believe me, when I searched here and there, I discovered a very interesting fashionable women’s clothing styles, with extravagances of previous decades (crinoline from mid 1850’s, tight dresses from late 1870’s, and early 1890 dresses consisted of a tight bodice with the skirt gathered at the waist, and falling more naturally over the hips) with undergarments than on previous years.
It was quite marvelous to see how imagination worked and how it was materialized on dolls. You will recognize all kind of late Victorian fashion between 1890-1900, with long sleeves, with skirts on the silhouette that was almost bell-like, and with elongated corsets, giving the women a slight silhouette that would be very popular in the Edwardian Era.
I thought it is quite inspiring for all of women who like to crochet. One idea from here, another idea from there, who knows what might be your future piece of cloth handmade or crocheted. Enjoy.
