Antique Victorian Croquet Dress, ca. 1888 – 19th‑Century Sport Ensemble #antiquewalkingdress Please note: decorative accessories shown

Please note: decorative accessories shown in some images are not included

It is in good to very good condition

which is also edged with chenille and lends the dress a delicate playfulness

overlaid with a fine layer of silk tulle

Bust: ~ 90 cm

Antique Victorian Croquet Dress, ca. 1888 – 19th‑Century Sport Ensemble #antiquewalkingdress Please note: decorative accessories shownWe present here an extraordinary rarity: an authentic 19thcentury croquet dress, known in period fashion magazines as a croquet dressa term that immediately evokes the refined leisure culture of the Victorian era. More than a garment, this ensemble is a vivid window into a bygone world, when outdoor pastimes such as croquet were not merely games but highly social events. Women dressed for these occasions in carefully coordinated outfits that expressed