17 January 1857 inflatable crinolines Punch
Two women dressing for a ball in inflatable crinoline dresses, one shown blowing into a rubber tube to increase the size of her skirt. The caption reads: "Emily: "Madame Bonton says the Circumference of the Cr... More
1857-hoops-crinoline-joke
"The Remarkable Convenience of Hoops for Young Mothers in the Country", a satirical cartoon on crinolines (hoopskirts), from Harper's Weekly, 1857 (New York).
Cool Request. Punch, 31 January 1857
A woman in an enormous crinoline skirt asks her husband to sit outside on their carriage so that her dress is not crushed. It is snowing outside and a maid holds the door open.
Dressing for the Ball in 1857, Punch's Pocket Book (cropped)
Caricature by John Leech depicting a young woman being dressed for a ball in an inflatable crinoline, with a maidservant pumping air to inflate the petticoat,
Dressing for the Ball in 1857, Punch's Pocket Book
Caricature by John Leech depicting a young woman being dressed for a ball in an inflatable crinoline, with a maidservant pumping air to inflate the petticoat,
Under the misteltoe Punch January 3 1857
A woman wearing a large crinoline sits under the mistletoe at a Christmas party. To the left, an annoyed man can be seen unable to get to her for a kiss due to the size of her skirt.
The Great Social Evil, Punch 1857
Illustration of Victorian prostitutes; and of Victorian meaning of word "gay". Image is in public domain, from Punch magazine, 1857.