The Bridesmaid
1855
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a young woman in wedding-day dress from 1855. She wears a cape with tassel-trimmed hood and carries a matching flower posy. The colors link her outfit and bouquet, a detail the Victorians loved. It’s a snapshot of mid-1800s wedding rules. Advice books buzzed about dress and etiquette—this image captures both in one scene. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
