(Just in time for Halloween, the Victorian version of the classic witch. The illustration shows just how long a "short" skirt would be. And note the mitts rather than full gloves. Click the image to enlarge.)
Short quilted skirt of red satin, with cats and lizards in black velvet; gold satin panier tunic; black velvet bodice laced over an old-gold crêpe bodice; small cat on right shoulder, a broom in the hand, with owl; tall pointed velvet cap; shoes with buckles.
Source: Holt, Ardern. Fancy Dresses Described, 5th Edition. London: Debenham & Freebody, 1887.
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