National Skating Palace, Hengler's Circus, Regent Street

National Skating Palace, Hengler's Circus, Regent Street

Here we see another colored lithograph, advertising the ‘National Skating Palace.’ The viewer is led to believe this was a highly respected experience for two reasons. Firstly, having a lady, so gracefully skating towards us and inviting us to come join. As well as knowing the historical popularity and appreciation of Regent st. This poster is also showing the newly adopted 1890’s fashion of the tailored jacket with the puffed sleeves. Victorian fashion in the 90’s, is described as an inverted triangle, a wide brimmed hat, puffed sleeves and no bustle that narrows down gradually to the ankles. The addition of a jacket, normally a male garment, was said to improved their posture, but also might allow us to conclude the early emergence of female liberation.

Artist Unknown

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, 1895

Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings

Height 29.5, Width 19.5in

Poster