1885 Hilma af Klint Material:Cotton Cretonne early Victorian daywear

early Victorian daywear

Furnishing Textiles

Historical Context and Development

costume work

She later became a Discalced Carmelite nun under the name Thérèse of Saint Augustine and served as prioress at Saint-Denis

1885 Hilma af Klint Material:Cotton Cretonne early Victorian daywear1880s Structured Walking Dress Fabric This reconstructed design is inspired by a historical textile found in museum collections, originally associated with a French walking dress from around 1885. The composition reflects the richness and precision typical of late Victorian fashion, where textiles played a central role in shaping both silhouette and expression. The design captures the balance between structure and ornament characteristic of the 1880s,