Mary Lincoln's Fashions

[Eva Elisabeth]

Thanks, Roger! I was wondering if it had been that dress but didn't know about the date. Is it possible that she had taken off the said black flounces for the photo?
I like this dress, and I like it on her! As Gene said, she was more than once critisized for her outfit. Prince Napoleon e.g. said that "Mrs. Lincoln was dressed in the French style without any taste", and I believe I read further similar comments by others, too.

So, what is your opinion: Were her dresses/outfits becoming? Why (not)? What about the floral hair-dresses, low necklines, etc.?

As for the low necklines - I'm quite sure Abraham Lincoln liked them!