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From the late 18th century, net or lace veils could be attached to the brim of an outdoor bonnet or hat to hang over the face as a protection against sun, dust and dirt, as well as for elegance. A long veil was fashionable for brides from the early 19th century.

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'The Fashions', June 1864, published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode - NPG D48008

'The Fashions', June 1864

published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode
hand-coloured etching and line engraving, published June 1864
NPG D48008

'The Fashions', July 1864, by Rigolet, published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode - NPG D48009

'The Fashions', July 1864

by Rigolet, published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode
hand-coloured etching and line engraving, published July 1864
NPG D48009

'The Fashions', July 1864, by Rigolet, published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode - NPG D48010

'The Fashions', July 1864

by Rigolet, published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode
hand-coloured etching and line engraving, published July 1864
NPG D48010

'The Fashions', October 1867. Visiting toilet, bride's toilet and costume for a little girl from eight to nine years old, published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode, after Jules David - NPG D48029

'The Fashions', October 1867. Visiting toilet, bride's toilet and costume for a little girl from eight to nine years old

published by Samuel Orchart Beeton, published in The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine, first published in Le Moniteur de la Mode, after Jules David
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published October 1867
NPG D48029

Summer day dress and country or seaside walking dress, 1869, by A. Lacourière, published in Les Modes Parisiennes, after François-Claudius Compte-Calix - NPG D48038

Summer day dress and country or seaside walking dress, 1869

by A. Lacourière, published in Les Modes Parisiennes, after François-Claudius Compte-Calix
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, 1869
NPG D48038