Hi folks! I've gotten a few comments about the music being louder than the voiceover, and I'm sorry about that! There's really nothing I can do about it for this video but I've gone through and added subtitles so that might help! I'll watch out for this in the future. Thanks! ~Samantha
" Oh who would be a ladies maid, and toil from morn till night. By artificial means lo make. A beauty from a fright. My mistress is so trying, her clothes are grand and fine. My only consolation is, I know they'll soon be mine." from a Victorian Lithograph.
I'm working as a cleaner right now for the summer. And to be honest, it might be more inconvenient but I wish our uniform was more obvious and beautiful similar to these instead of a tshirt and slacks in dark color usually with the company logo on. Having a more uniform and easier to identify look just would be nice. I think it would make people take us more seriously or at least notice, make it more remeberable to people who see us instead of having to argue with the boss when people in apartment houses claim the place hasn't been cleaned in years due to not having seen us and not understanding how unclean the place would be if we didnt visit it.
I met a woman who had been a maid in a very large house in the 1920s. She was given a length of black fabric every Christmas as a "Christmas present" from which she had to make herself a new dress for the following year.
Typically I find it very hard to find resources regarding clothes for working class women, so thank you for this very in depth description, even going beyond what they wore!
I find this whole aspect of history so interesting and thank you for highlighting it! I so appreciate all the research done for this sort of video. And so fascinating on how an otherwise elegant dress suddenly looks “lower class” by the addition of the apron and cap. Very much a “THIS is your station, ma’am.” I am feeling this video so much. I had a job as a domestic servant one summer in college in the Hamptons. It feels odd to say “servant” in this day and age. But I cleaned house and cooked. It was definitely an experience as the person I worked for was older and had been a department store CEO (his father founded this particular store). Guests coming in and out were pretty kind (or just didn’t really interact) but there were definitely moments when I was spoken to rather harshly. Just a glimpse of what may have been the daily life of many, many women before me, and still others today. Treat domestic workers nicely folks.
Really wonderful video; love that you included a brief history of this era along with specifics on the uniform. It was a rough life for women in domestic service; I applaud their strength and fortitude.
Where do I start? This was a lovely. I have always been disappointed at the lack of Edwardian domestic service coverage among costumers as I personally find Edwardian maid uniforms to be beautiful. This was a real treat! The skirt is absolutely stunning and the way it twirls is delightful. The apron is just breathtaking and the cap is just so gorgeous!
domestic service workers' history is really some of the most interesting history to learn about! and your recreation maid outfit is wonderful (the swish of the skirt is TRULY the best) ❤ i appreciate the inclusion of describing the fabric choice! wool is so versatile...
Please please love, a tutorial for the collar?!? Your whole production is beautiful from the garment, thru the research, right to the music selection. A complete enjoyment.
This outfit turned out beautiful, thank you for sharing some of the history of these amazing women! The work of domestic service workers definitely goes under-appreciated, especially considering the mistreatment they received or still receive. Something about these uniforms I just love. Especially those morning dresses you showed, don’t get me wrong, I love the iconic black and white look, but wow those pastels are just so pretty!
unfortunately domestic workers still face mistreatment, though it has gotten better in some places. my step mother worked in domestic service so she could go to canada. she had to work in hong kong for a couple years, then continue domestic service in canada. i know she has trauma from her employers in hong kong specifically and sometimes can't stand hearing the chinese language because of where it brings her back.
I would love to make different maid uniforms from different decades from the mid victorian era (1850s) to the early 1900 to 1915. They seem to be much more comfortable when it comes to style and seemingly more simple than making an elaborate evening gown and could be a quick project
Thank you for not only the look at the complete dress of a Edwardian maid but the context of the lives these women led. The insight into the people is so vital and fascinating
As you mention, middle class and even upper lower class had maids. With the workload of a household, maids were necessary even if only coming in a day or two. Laundry was a huge undertaking. People today look back and think of servants being in fancy upper-class households. While reading books of the Victorian Era, I always felt somewhat sad that a tradition at Christmas was that female servants were often given fabric for a new uniform as their Christmas gift. The household could not find the money to supply the maids with fabric for their jobs? Servants were often given a few coins for their Christmas gift.
I am so glad you showed the undergarments! I am writing a book based on this period and trying to find images of the undergarments to base descriptions was a challenge!
The reason why male servants were a status symbol while female servants were relatively common was that male servants were paid a hell of a lot more than female servants. A good female cook working in Victorian Britain could expect to earn roughly 30-40 pounds a year. A male chef doing similar work could expect to earn 100+ pounds a year.
They also cost more to keep. Female servants provided their own clothing while male servants were provided with livery; the full cost of a footman's livery could be many times his wages depending on the particulars of the livery in question and how many changes of clothes he was given. Employers of male domestic servants also had to pay a special tax.
Ok. . . random? Unless you are a brainwashed feminist in which case it makes perfect sense why this is the first thing that comes to your mind during a discussion about historical clothing.
Tbh id be happy wearing the waist and skirt with that gorgeous collar anyway! Haha I feel like I’d resent the cap too though. Beautiful work and so much info!!
I just found your channel and wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your content! Subscribed so fast haha :) you are clearly very knowledgeable, and the way you present information makes it easy to absorb. I'm going to binge watch all your videos now :P
A very nice and informative video, thank you for sharing. I've seen adverts from vintage magazines and newspapers for maid uniforms and aprons; suggesting a master or mistress might give their maid a new uniform as a Christmas present. I'm probably being cynical, but I can't help but think giving a maid a new uniform, so she can look nicer doing her work, is more beneficial to the employer than the employee.
Another fantastic video! I learned a lot from it. I was surprised that the collar sits on top of the waist instead of being basted onto the inside of the neckline to prevent sweat stains.
Since women of all classes wore corsets, were they able to buy off the shelf (ofc at vary degrees of luxury like modern bras) for working class women? Would a maid only have 1 that she wore everyday?
Yes, there are some snippets of ads and catalogues in the video, and department stores stocked lingerie sections. There were many brands that mass-produced different models of corset at varying price points. Secondhand was also a popular option, although it declined a little with the spread of mail-order and falling costs due to new manufacturing methods. I'm not sure about the number of corsets owned, I think one for a maid would be it?
@@Eloraurora LOL I know what you mean. I have a giant playlist of CosTube tutorials and I am forever scrolling through it trying to remember who taught what.
Thank you for always insuring there is context in your videos. And, is there any era that you don't suit? You always look like you've just stepped out of a photo or painting.
Hi! I don't know if you came across this in your research, but you should check out the Harvey Houses, established by Fred Harvey in the 1870s. The Harvey Girls' uniform was basically your outfit!
What a wonderful video! I so love maid uniforms however I do understand that TV and movies are only telling the story from a very fanciful point of view and not hard facts.
A question: would these women have to make/purchase their own livery? (I say "have to" because of the financial investment, but getting to choose your style of apron etc when you already have to wear the cap might be better than having it chisen by your employer...)
They probably had to make it themselves. Everybody (girls/young ladies) was expected & could sew. By hand or using the first sewing (hand/foot) machines, that came into use after 1830. When my Mom became a Hospital Nurse in the late 50's she was given detailed written instructions (measurements and lengths - without any patterns though 😥) on how to make her own Nurses uniform (with all the accoutrements like: aprons and over-sleeves and detachable collars & cuffs). Her elderly Mother (born 1889 - who had been a Housekeeper, to a wealthy Doctor's family, during her "spinster" years) helped my Mom create her Nurses uniform wardrobe. As my Grandmother had become an accomplished Seamstress, after she married late in life, on her Singer (footpaddle) sewing machine. There were no stores that sold "work" clothing for the working class, in the Edwardian Age. And hardly anybody from that part of society could afford letting a Seamstress do it for them. ✌🏻
Thank you for your video. It’s wonderful 😻 Am I right in thinking that the placket on the skirt is sewn on the opposite side to that used in a back closing skirt? I’m making a housemaids skirt which fastens on the left side and am rather confused about the placket placement. Thanks
I love this video! I'm in the beginning of my sewing journey and searching for pattern i like. Your chemise for example, is it self drafted or did you use an existing pattern? In general I would love to know more about the sources you use.
what is the item you are holding at the very end? Is it used to beat carpets and quilts? I can never find it online nor do I know anyone who knows what it is.
The split bloomer would be worn under the chemise and not over it and the corset. That way she won't have an accident while using the chamber pot or garderobe, or water closet.
The sleeveless chemise never made a lot of sense to me, because the underarms are the place that most need covering under dresses, especially the non-washable ones. The linen smock seems more practical. Perhaps daily washing had become the norm by the time sleeveless chemises were worn.
@Samantha Bullat oh, ok. I had thought perhaps it had to go on over the head, and arms through the straps. The buttons/buttonholes are on the back part of the waistband I guess.🤔
In the seven-year period of 1785-92, a tax of one guinea per female servant was levied. This had an utterly unsurprisingly devastating effect on the ability of women to earn an acceptable living. Much like when a similar tax on dogs was levied (after arguing over it for FORTY YEARS) in 1796, I would have expected to see large numbers of female servants returned to a wild state for no longer being affordable to support.
The climate in the UK, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland's climate was much cooler than the US. Wearing black wool in hot and humid climates, while performing physical labor, must have been grueling. I don't want to give the impression that UK servants had it easier.
I love the information in this video. I appreciate the explanation...However, that music in the background is drowning out the voice over. I couldn't hear half of the information at the second half of the video. I'd love to see this redone with no music or an instrumental version that you can be heard over.
Didn't the pantaloon get stained when they went to the toilet or had their period? The hole wasn't that wide and it was difficult to wash and starch such bright white clothes
I almost feel like going out of the way to say that the bustle pad was worn on the outside was meant entirely to contradict Cathy's recent video stating/showing otherwise. Honestly, I think both are equally true, and that it probably came down more to decade-specific style trends and personal preference.
snappydragon made a video a few days ago demonstrating that bustle and hip pads could be worn under the corset to mitigate back pain for people with spine/back issues and this may also be a factor
I haven't watched her video, but I've just seen a number of people wearing them under while images from the period show them over. Personal preference can certainly play into it, but I usually try to do what I can support from primary sources unless it absolutely doesn't work for me.
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Hi folks! I've gotten a few comments about the music being louder than the voiceover, and I'm sorry about that! There's really nothing I can do about it for this video but I've gone through and added subtitles so that might help! I'll watch out for this in the future. Thanks! ~Samantha
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" Oh who would be a ladies maid,
and toil from morn till night.
By artificial means lo make.
A beauty from a fright.
My mistress is so trying,
her clothes are grand and fine.
My only consolation is,
I know they'll soon be mine."
from a Victorian Lithograph.
I'm working as a cleaner right now for the summer. And to be honest, it might be more inconvenient but I wish our uniform was more obvious and beautiful similar to these instead of a tshirt and slacks in dark color usually with the company logo on. Having a more uniform and easier to identify look just would be nice. I think it would make people take us more seriously or at least notice, make it more remeberable to people who see us instead of having to argue with the boss when people in apartment houses claim the place hasn't been cleaned in years due to not having seen us and not understanding how unclean the place would be if we didnt visit it.
That's such a great perspective! Thank you so much for sharing that!
I agree: uniforms are stylish and give the maid/service person a sense of value above working in a tee-shirt!
I met a woman who had been a maid in a very large house in the 1920s. She was given a length of black fabric every Christmas as a "Christmas present" from which she had to make herself a new dress for the following year.
Sounds awesome. If this is something you would complain about. . . you must be real fun at parties.
@@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim I agree but then I also beat my servants so probably not the best judge
I hope you're the best judge, a man's gotta decide when to beat he servants and when to not to! :) @@jakecavendish3470
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Typically I find it very hard to find resources regarding clothes for working class women, so thank you for this very in depth description, even going beyond what they wore!
That skirt is swishy goals!
It's soooo much fun! I want more Edwardian stuff now!
I find this whole aspect of history so interesting and thank you for highlighting it! I so appreciate all the research done for this sort of video. And so fascinating on how an otherwise elegant dress suddenly looks “lower class” by the addition of the apron and cap. Very much a “THIS is your station, ma’am.”
I am feeling this video so much. I had a job as a domestic servant one summer in college in the Hamptons. It feels odd to say “servant” in this day and age. But I cleaned house and cooked. It was definitely an experience as the person I worked for was older and had been a department store CEO (his father founded this particular store). Guests coming in and out were pretty kind (or just didn’t really interact) but there were definitely moments when I was spoken to rather harshly. Just a glimpse of what may have been the daily life of many, many women before me, and still others today. Treat domestic workers nicely folks.
Wow, thank you for sharing that experience!
Really wonderful video; love that you included a brief history of this era along with specifics on the uniform. It was a rough life for women in domestic service; I applaud their strength and fortitude.
You look adorable, and your garments are just sewing perfection
Where do I start? This was a lovely. I have always been disappointed at the lack of Edwardian domestic service coverage among costumers as I personally find Edwardian maid uniforms to be beautiful. This was a real treat! The skirt is absolutely stunning and the way it twirls is delightful. The apron is just breathtaking and the cap is just so gorgeous!
domestic service workers' history is really some of the most interesting history to learn about! and your recreation maid outfit is wonderful (the swish of the skirt is TRULY the best) ❤ i appreciate the inclusion of describing the fabric choice! wool is so versatile...
Wool is my favorite!
Please please love, a tutorial for the collar?!? Your whole production is beautiful from the garment, thru the research, right to the music selection. A complete enjoyment.
This outfit turned out beautiful, thank you for sharing some of the history of these amazing women! The work of domestic service workers definitely goes under-appreciated, especially considering the mistreatment they received or still receive. Something about these uniforms I just love. Especially those morning dresses you showed, don’t get me wrong, I love the iconic black and white look, but wow those pastels are just so pretty!
I agree! I want to make one next!
unfortunately domestic workers still face mistreatment, though it has gotten better in some places. my step mother worked in domestic service so she could go to canada. she had to work in hong kong for a couple years, then continue domestic service in canada. i know she has trauma from her employers in hong kong specifically and sometimes can't stand hearing the chinese language because of where it brings her back.
I would love to make different maid uniforms from different decades from the mid victorian era (1850s) to the early 1900 to 1915. They seem to be much more comfortable when it comes to style and seemingly more simple than making an elaborate evening gown and could be a quick project
This outfit was so impeccably put together 🤩 and I love that you included the historical context as well!
Thank you for not only the look at the complete dress of a Edwardian maid but the context of the lives these women led. The insight into the people is so vital and fascinating
This was amazing!! I loved the history lesson & the outfit was so cool your hard work really paid off u look so beautiful 😍
It always strikes me how similar the early nursing uniform was to the parlour maids afternoon uniform.
As you mention, middle class and even upper lower class had maids. With the workload of a household, maids were necessary even if only coming in a day or two. Laundry was a huge undertaking. People today look back and think of servants being in fancy upper-class households.
While reading books of the Victorian Era, I always felt somewhat sad that a tradition at Christmas was that female servants were often given fabric for a new uniform as their Christmas gift. The household could not find the money to supply the maids with fabric for their jobs? Servants were often given a few coins for their Christmas gift.
You are giving me Anna Smith vibes from Downton Abbey, and I am living for it :)
I am so glad you showed the undergarments! I am writing a book based on this period and trying to find images of the undergarments to base descriptions was a challenge!
A true piece of art! Pure craftsmanship. Beautifully done. Your skills are amazing.
The reason why male servants were a status symbol while female servants were relatively common was that male servants were paid a hell of a lot more than female servants. A good female cook working in Victorian Britain could expect to earn roughly 30-40 pounds a year. A male chef doing similar work could expect to earn 100+ pounds a year.
Yes because the man knows to ask for more money and refuse any less!!
They also cost more to keep. Female servants provided their own clothing while male servants were provided with livery; the full cost of a footman's livery could be many times his wages depending on the particulars of the livery in question and how many changes of clothes he was given. Employers of male domestic servants also had to pay a special tax.
Oh the old crybaby wage gap myth strikes again.
Ok. . . random? Unless you are a brainwashed feminist in which case it makes perfect sense why this is the first thing that comes to your mind during a discussion about historical clothing.
What an informative and super detailed video!!! Thanks!!!
I know I shouldn't be surprised at the variety of styles of the aprons, but I am. Some of them were so pretty. Nice video.
That was really interesting. And you sew beautifully.
Tbh id be happy wearing the waist and skirt with that gorgeous collar anyway! Haha I feel like I’d resent the cap too though. Beautiful work and so much info!!
Wonderful video, you did amazing work researching and constructing this! Can't wait to dive into the links!
What a beautiful outfit - I love the swish! I also really enjoyed hearing about the history of this maid uniform style, Thanks!
So much to see and learn from the past.. Its entertaining too
So cool! and thank you for the captions- they always help me, although I know they are a pain to create.
Very interesting, you'd kind of think all those layers would be quite hot but I guess houses were colder back then.
I love your videos! Another fantastic creation!
I just found your channel and wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your content! Subscribed so fast haha :) you are clearly very knowledgeable, and the way you present information makes it easy to absorb. I'm going to binge watch all your videos now :P
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed them!
A very nice and informative video, thank you for sharing. I've seen adverts from vintage magazines and newspapers for maid uniforms and aprons; suggesting a master or mistress might give their maid a new uniform as a Christmas present. I'm probably being cynical, but I can't help but think giving a maid a new uniform, so she can look nicer doing her work, is more beneficial to the employer than the employee.
Thank you so much for providing such thoughtful and thorough videos on working women
Thank you for the great video.
I like that you share the purpose & status of the different items.
I enjoy seeing how they go together.
Another fantastic video! I learned a lot from it. I was surprised that the collar sits on top of the waist instead of being basted onto the inside of the neckline to prevent sweat stains.
It is odd, isn't it? The opposite of what we see for, say, mid-19th century collars.
Since women of all classes wore corsets, were they able to buy off the shelf (ofc at vary degrees of luxury like modern bras) for working class women? Would a maid only have 1 that she wore everyday?
I think someone has a video that mentions the "Pretty Housemaid" corset being advertised as having a 1-year warranty.
Yes, there are some snippets of ads and catalogues in the video, and department stores stocked lingerie sections. There were many brands that mass-produced different models of corset at varying price points. Secondhand was also a popular option, although it declined a little with the spread of mail-order and falling costs due to new manufacturing methods. I'm not sure about the number of corsets owned, I think one for a maid would be it?
@@Eloraurora Yes it is a video by Bernadette Banner. Very informative on mass produced corsets.
@@nono-io5kt Thanks! I've been on a bit of a CosTube kick lately, so sometimes I draw a blank on exactly which creator taught me what.
@@Eloraurora LOL I know what you mean. I have a giant playlist of CosTube tutorials and I am forever scrolling through it trying to remember who taught what.
wonderful video, thank you
That slag glass lamp is GORGEOUS!
another channel i gotta follow, nice :D
Thank you for always insuring there is context in your videos.
And, is there any era that you don't suit? You always look like you've just stepped out of a photo or painting.
This was so interesting and the outfit-esp the elegant skirt is refined and lovely.
Hi! I don't know if you came across this in your research, but you should check out the Harvey Houses, established by Fred Harvey in the 1870s. The Harvey Girls' uniform was basically your outfit!
What a wonderful video! I so love maid uniforms however I do understand that TV and movies are only telling the story from a very fanciful point of view and not hard facts.
Beautiful outfit and very well made !
i really love this video, thank you for putting it together!
This is spectacular!! Samantha, would you ever consider making a video about how you do your research?
Oooh good idea! Thank you!
Good day/night to everyone.
I totally did NOT just pause Downton Abbey to look up this topic and watch this video...😶😶😶
Lovely video! Your uploads always make my day!
Thank you!
Do you have a video showing how you did your hair for this?
I think you would enjoy the book Servants by Lucy Lethbridge.
A question: would these women have to make/purchase their own livery? (I say "have to" because of the financial investment, but getting to choose your style of apron etc when you already have to wear the cap might be better than having it chisen by your employer...)
They probably had to make it themselves. Everybody (girls/young ladies) was expected & could sew. By hand or using the first sewing (hand/foot) machines, that came into use after 1830.
When my Mom became a Hospital Nurse in the late 50's she was given detailed written instructions (measurements and lengths - without any patterns though 😥) on how to make her own Nurses uniform (with all the accoutrements like: aprons and over-sleeves and detachable collars & cuffs). Her elderly Mother (born 1889 - who had been a Housekeeper, to a wealthy Doctor's family, during her "spinster" years) helped my Mom create her Nurses uniform wardrobe. As my Grandmother had become an accomplished Seamstress, after she married late in life, on her Singer (footpaddle) sewing machine. There were no stores that sold "work" clothing for the working class, in the Edwardian Age. And hardly anybody from that part of society could afford letting a Seamstress do it for them. ✌🏻
It depended on the employer. Some took the cost of it out of the servant's wages.
Thank you for your video. It’s wonderful 😻 Am I right in thinking that the placket on the skirt is sewn on the opposite side to that used in a back closing skirt? I’m making a housemaids skirt which fastens on the left side and am rather confused about the placket placement. Thanks
I would love to see a video of you explaining what a WW1 (1914-1918) British or Russian nurse wore!
The collar looks so finicky to put on but it looks fantastic!
Very interesting, thank you. I love the costume. I couldn't hear much of your interesting story because of the loud music.
I love this video! I'm in the beginning of my sewing journey and searching for pattern i like. Your chemise for example, is it self drafted or did you use an existing pattern? In general I would love to know more about the sources you use.
I've enjoyed all your videos but I have a question. With all the wool that was used in the clothing how was it cleaned?
Yes im here because of a twitter comment regarding Barghest
Great video! I was wondering: what is the diameter of the cap you're wearing? For a resented symbol of status, it really looks cute :).
what is the item you are holding at the very end? Is it used to beat carpets and quilts? I can never find it online nor do I know anyone who knows what it is.
It is called a carpet beater
Amazing. I can't imagine wearing all that in hot weather. Very informative.
I'm sweaty looking at it
Very classy
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Black cashmere dress!!!
The split bloomer would be worn under the chemise and not over it and the corset. That way she won't have an accident while using the chamber pot or garderobe, or water closet.
I Love this Dresses
You look beautiful!
The background music is a bit loud, it's difficult to hear your voiceover. ^^;
Bit surprised cashmere was suggested for livery. I think of it as a costlier material.
What exactly is serge? I’ve seen it referred to in English novels and the like but don’t have a clear idea what it actually is? Love your videos.
It's a type of wool twill
The sleeveless chemise never made a lot of sense to me, because the underarms are the place that most need covering under dresses, especially the non-washable ones. The linen smock seems more practical. Perhaps daily washing had become the norm by the time sleeveless chemises were worn.
your voice is too low , or rather the music in the background is too loud
Dang, she didn’t show getting into the pinafore/apron.
Sorry! It just ties in the back and the straps attach to the waistband with buttons.
@Samantha Bullat oh, ok. I had thought perhaps it had to go on over the head, and arms through the straps. The buttons/buttonholes are on the back part of the waistband I guess.🤔
Is the black cotton lining attached at the seams?
Yep!
Everything looks great until the collar. I'd choke to death in the first minute.
How about what they wore in the Edwardian era?
Wonder what would happen if you showed up to a work with that on 😆
In the seven-year period of 1785-92, a tax of one guinea per female servant was levied. This had an utterly unsurprisingly devastating effect on the ability of women to earn an acceptable living. Much like when a similar tax on dogs was levied (after arguing over it for FORTY YEARS) in 1796, I would have expected to see large numbers of female servants returned to a wild state for no longer being affordable to support.
The climate in the UK, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland's climate was much cooler than the US. Wearing black wool in hot and humid climates, while performing physical labor, must have been grueling. I don't want to give the impression that UK servants had it easier.
Those poor women, their employers even controlled their morals, or tried to!
I love the information in this video. I appreciate the explanation...However, that music in the background is drowning out the voice over. I couldn't hear half of the information at the second half of the video. I'd love to see this redone with no music or an instrumental version that you can be heard over.
Didn't the pantaloon get stained when they went to the toilet or had their period? The hole wasn't that wide and it was difficult to wash and starch such bright white clothes
I can’t imagine how hot all that clothing would be in the summertime.
You wouldn't get that lot off in a hurry in the throws of passion would you? lol
I almost feel like going out of the way to say that the bustle pad was worn on the outside was meant entirely to contradict Cathy's recent video stating/showing otherwise. Honestly, I think both are equally true, and that it probably came down more to decade-specific style trends and personal preference.
snappydragon made a video a few days ago demonstrating that bustle and hip pads could be worn under the corset to mitigate back pain for people with spine/back issues and this may also be a factor
I haven't watched her video, but I've just seen a number of people wearing them under while images from the period show them over. Personal preference can certainly play into it, but I usually try to do what I can support from primary sources unless it absolutely doesn't work for me.
I wonder what it felt like to dress like this
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Nursing cap styles were based on either servant caps or religious veiling. Nurses had to push to be regarded as medical professionals.
Quando ti metti il grembiule sei fantastica ti prego non toglierlo mai grazie
Bellissima uniforme splendido il grembiule
Con il grembiule mi fai impazzire