Pride and Prejudice

Costume suggestions from Duologues and Scenes from the Novels of Jane Austen
by Rosina Filippi, 1895.
Illustrations by Miss Margaret Fletcher.

Miss Rosina Filippi was a Victorian actress and the first person to adapt Jane Austen's novels for the stage. Her book features seven vignettes from Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Pride and Prejudice. More information is available on my NA Adaptations page .

Miss Filippi's general notes on costumes for ladies and gentlemen
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The Proposal of Mr. Collins
 
Lady Catherine's Visit
Proposal of Mr. Collins
 
Lady Catherine's Visit

Mr. Collins in black, with a high choker and cravat tied in front.

Elizabeth. Pale primrose dress, the lappels of the bodice and the hem of the skirt embroidered in gold and white; clear muslin chemisette, rucked undersleeves of the same.

 

Lady Catherine . Large hat trimmed with white feathers, and violet silk handkerchief, worn over a ruched cap. Dress of cinnamon brown satin; the bodice cut V-shaped in front; a high ruche of white muslin round the neck; open front of bodice being frilled with white lace. Pelisse of deep violet cloth. Silver-headed black stick; long-handled eyeglass.

Elizabeth. Dress of white Indian muslin — the bodice made high in front and gathered in the centre of the bosom into a long gold brooch. A Spencer waist trimmed round back and down the sides with a frill of the muslin, sleeves tied with pale green ribbon. Pale green ribbon girdle.

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Solitary Elegance
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