1885 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson - Original

This design is inspired by verified museum collections and reflects the aesthetic vocabulary of the mid-1880s.
During this period, the basqued bodice reached new proportions, and the era’s signature drapery created visually complex silhouettes. Despite the layered appearance, garments were typically built from separate components arranged over a structured foundation skirt.

The original cotton print, produced in Britain, demonstrates the eclectic mix of historical and global influences that shaped European textile design in the late 19th century. This reproduction captures the same visual depth, making it an optimal choice for period-accurate bodices, skirts and full ensemble builds where authenticity and construction integrity are key.

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson 
Medical Pioneer, Social Reformer. She is regarded as being the first British woman doctor (Elizabeth Blackwell preceded her, but Dr. Blackwell, although born in Bristol, received her medical training in America).