A Woman In 1860 Wearing A Crinoline, Being Dressed With Long Poles!


A woman wearing a crinoline being dressed with the aid of long poles to lift her dress over the hoops, London, ca. 1860s

From Vintage Everyday:

A woman wearing a crinoline being dressed with the aid of long poles to lift her dress over the hoops, London, ca. 1860s

We’re so glad fashion — and societal expectations for women — has changed.