Promenade dress 1898 - 1899

"Promenade Dress" (1898-1899), a garment by Jennings & Company, is an example of late 19th-century fashion. The purple velvet bodice, accented with intricate embroidery and delicate lace, exemplifies the era's focus on opulent detailing and feminine silhouettes. The jacket, likely worn for formal occasions or evening strolls, showcases the craftsmanship of the period, with the delicate embroidery and the use of high-quality materials suggesting the dress was made for a wealthy patron. This garment, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the evolving fashion trends of the late 19th century and the artistry of the period.