you know why I look for “hentai” images? because of things like this, and like this. not so much this, and certainly not this (well, most of the time), but definitelythis!
In the front it's her left hand, holding on to her skirt. Presumably lifting the ham a bit so she doesn't trip.
in the back it's a 'cul de paris' or 'tournure' (http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/ch1800.shtml) The type of dress was quite popular in the 1870s., though usually used with a silk (partially see-through) or fine-lace shawl.
In england and the US, similar bodices were used, but with a higher cut, and usually with a neck-high blouse.
I'm a bit of a history buff, it helps to ber familiar with the clothing styles of the different regions en times, in order to correctly identify things which have no other hints as to origin or time-frame.
and another example<>. This time with a girl wearing it. This is the basic model, over this a tailored jacket is worn. (http://www.exto.nl/gallery/detail/id/20204.html)
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Date: 2004-10-30 11:17 pm (UTC)in the back it's a 'cul de paris' or 'tournure' (http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/ch1800.shtml)
The type of dress was quite popular in the 1870s., though usually used with a silk (partially see-through) or fine-lace shawl.
In england and the US, similar bodices were used, but with a higher cut, and usually with a neck-high blouse.
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Date: 2004-10-31 04:25 pm (UTC)This is the basic model, over this a tailored jacket is worn. (http://www.exto.nl/gallery/detail/id/20204.html)