Mary Kingsley

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How did Mary Kingsley dress during her expeditions? Mary Kingsley
12 days ago | beth

How did Mary Kingsley dress during her expeditions?

Mary Kingsley often dressed in practical clothing suited to the climate and terrain, defying typical Victorian fashion. She favored a shorter skirt for ease of movement through dense forests and often wore boots and a pith helmet, which was unusual attire for women explorers of her time.