Those Creative Victorian ladies

Anne, The Bustle Lady


Region:
Yorkshire & Humber
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: 45
Category:
History
Updated:
15th December 2022

How ladies reused and upcycled to create new clothes and items for the home on a tight budget; where Victorian ladies obtained patterns; what tools they used; how long it took to make various items; sewing as a social activity.

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About Anne, The Bustle Lady

Anne, The Bustle Lady, covers the period 1875 to 1888 - the era when the Bustle Dress was the height of fashion, but also the most interesting period of Victorian history. Anne covers a wide range of aspects of social history, Sheffield history, and the district of Crookes in particular. History talks can be delivered in full authentic bustle dress costume, with accessories and using genuine antique artefacts to illustrate the talk.


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