Vintage 1880s Ladies’ Costume Illustration - Historical Fashion Pattern No. 2928 #5118 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving depicts a fashionable late-Victorian lady wearing a high-necked, double-breasted bodice adorned with buttons and floral embroidery, paired with a draped overskirt over a lighter underskirt and a pronounced bustle silhouette. Her ensemble is completed with a feathered bonnet, lace-trimmed cuffs, and ornate hem detailing, reflecting elite daytime attire circa 1885-1887. The image originates from a historical fashion plate catalog, likely used by seamstresses and dressmakers to showcase garment construction and styling.

Used on historical fashion blogs, museum digital archives, costume design resources, and vintage pattern retailers; serves users seeking accurate visual references for 1880s women’s wear, theatrical costuming, or academic research.