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Fashion: Women

As the decade progressed, skirts became wider, and sleeves became gigantic.

Davies sisters of Pantpurlais Farm, Llandrindod Powys County Archives

Photograph of unknown woman Radnorshire Museum Photograph of unknown woman by Roberts of Llandrindod Radnorshire Museum

Three women in black by Roberts of Llandrindod Radnorshire Museum

Older women wore much the same, but modified.

Photograph from an album Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery	Elderly woman from an album Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery
Elderly woman from an album Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery

Paupers' clothing was very plain.

Female residents of Llanfyllin Workhouse,
detail of larger photo
Powys County Archives

Other photos of 1890s fashion for women can be found on the following pages:

Sporting Wear - Special Occasions - Work