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Shelter and clothing; a textbook of the household arts (1913)

Kinne, Helen, 1861-1917, Cooley, Anna M. (Anna Maria), b. 1874, Woolman, Mary S. fmo, Helen Judy Bond Collection. fmo · New York, The Macmillan Company · leaf 306

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xury and ex-travagance of rich trimmings and materials (see Fig. 126).In 1854 hoops had returned. The polonaise was introducedwith triple flounces on skirts. From that time to about 1870 H-ISTORY OF COSTUME 285 there followed a period of luxury and hideous costumes forwomen. There were many changes… … Fig. 120. —Costume of poriod about 1S5U. of gowns more modest and dignified, following more the out-line of the figure. Exaggeration and vulgarity were nolonger prevalent. From then to 1880 dress was more simpleand graceful. Gloves were generally adopted and materialswere many, rich, and beautiful.…

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