For the same reason it’s hard to find complete ensembles, Victorian and Edwardian skirts are a rare find, much harder to find than the bodices and blouses that were worn with them. The reason is simple, they were dragging on the ground and received much more wear than other clothing items from that period. Once worn out they were often cut up to be recycled into something else.

1840s Ensemble

1840 Cream Organza Ensemble

Day & Evening Bodices plus matching Hoop Skirt

 

1860 Blue & Black Silk Ensemble

1860 Black & Blue Silk Ensemble

Matching Day Bodice and Hoop Skirt

 

1877 Cream Linen Ensemble

1877 Cream Linen Ensemble

Matching Day Bodice and Bustle Skirt

 

1880 Gold Beaded Skirt

1880 Gold Beaded Skirt

In Unfinished State

 

1890 Black Silk Skirt

1890 Black Silk Skirt

Rows of Ruffles & Lace Trim

 

1890s Black & Champagne Ensemble

1896 Black & Champagne Silk Ensemble

Matching Day Bodice and Skirt

 

1898 White Ensemble

1898 White Cotton Ensemble

Day Bodice and Skirt with Soutache Trim

 

1898 Wine Ensemble

1898 Wine Silk Ensemble

Day Bodice with Beading and Matching Skirt

 

1900 Black Silk Ensemble

1900 Black Silk Ensemble

Matching Brocade Day Bodice and Skirt

 

1900 Black Silk Skirt

1900 Black Silk Skirt

With Striped Organza Underskirt

 

1910 Tweed Skirt

1910 Black Tweed Skirt

Full Length Walking Skirt

 

1910 Navy Skirt

1910 Navy Silk Skirt

Simple Ankle Length Design