Two women and a child wearing the latest fashions patent A book lies open on

A book lies open on a stand beside him

The dock was built in 1789 by Mr Perry and was incorporated into the East India Docks in 1806

The monument was erected in 1836 and the area of Battle Bridge was subsequently re-named King's Cross

on June 13th 1855

Two women and a child wearing the latest fashions patent A book lies open onTwo women and a child wearing the latest fashions, 1864. The woman on the left is wearing a matching dress and fitted coat, whilst the woman on the right is wearing a matching dress and mantle, which was a looser fitting garment compared to a coat. Both of the skirts reflect the changing fashion from an all rounded full skirt to a flatter front and a fuller back skirt. This look was achieved by wearing a crinolette, a half crinoline.