Maternity Dresses, 1830s
Subject
Clothing and Dress
Title
Maternity Dresses, 1830s
Date
1830s
Description
Both of these dresses reflects the at-home style worn during the 1830s.
The high-waisted style was popular during the time when Susan and her sister Emily were having children. The large sleeves became fashionable in the early 1830s, remaining so until 1838/39, to be replaced by a new style that collapsed the upper part of the sleeve.
The high-waisted style was popular during the time when Susan and her sister Emily were having children. The large sleeves became fashionable in the early 1830s, remaining so until 1838/39, to be replaced by a new style that collapsed the upper part of the sleeve.
These loose-fitting garments could be worn without the constraints of a corset or numerous petticoats. The shape could accommodate pregnancy or be worn in the casual setting of a woman’s home as a wrapper.
Source
Cushman Collection
Identifier
URI 1952.63.45 (left)
URI 1952.64.41 (right)
URI 1952.64.41 (right)
Citation
“Maternity Dresses, 1830s,” Historic Textile and Costume Collection, accessed April 24, 2024, https://uritextilecollection.omeka.net/items/show/264.