Scheele's green was the most fashionable colour for the Victorian elite. Unfortunately the dye combined copper and arsenic and resulted in skin cancer, killing hundreds of textile workers. Did someone say those This emerald green dress was ALL the rage in England and France in the 1840's. But wait it's not just emerald green it's ARSENIC green! Arsenic was a wonder product of the 1868 Green silk day dress Fashion History Timeline 1874 Revue De La Mode Engraving. I recoloured this engraving to a colour dress that I likeSea foam green. Enjoy. And if you love the 1870s follow my other account @victoriana.brooke #1870s#1870sfashion#victorianfashion#victorianera#victorian Christmas Green Ladie's Ball Gown, 1850s Crinoline Victorian Dress, American Civil War Gown Dress ''QUEEN VICTORIA'' ,historical Victorian dress