Grace in Skirt and Sleeve:
Victorian Ladies' Clothing 1894-1901

by Sarah E. Mitchell

Sarah E. Mitchell: Grace in Skirt and Sleeve

Victorian women's clothing and accessories in the United States from 1894 to 1901, as described in newspapers, magazines, catalogs, etiquette guides, and personal reminiscences. Illustrations from American magazines. Authored by Sarah E. Mitchell of VintageDesigns.com. Published 2007. 12 illustrations, 129 research notes, 37 pages. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. Soft cover, saddle-stitched. ISBN-10: 1-929384-09-2. ISBN-13: 978-1-929384-09-9.


Order from Mitchells

Our Online Store:

By Telephone, Fax, or Mail:


eBook Edition


About the Book

Grace in Skirt and Sleeve: Victorian Ladies' Clothing 1894-1901 documents the clothing and accessories worn in the United States during the late Victorian period. Newspapers from the South and catalogs from the Midwest are quoted, as well as fashion magazines from New York, for a well-balanced view of nationwide trends. The book is illustrated with black and white fashion illustrations and drawings from the period.

The book also includes information on how clothes were acquired, and attitudes toward body shape.

See also our:


For Resale

If you are a licensed reseller of merchandise and wish to purchase our books in quantity, please telephone us at 800-967-2867 or email Answers@FoodHistory.com to request our wholesale list. We have supplied our books to museums, historic sites, specialty stores, and state and national parks since 1986.


*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.