Fales, Jane. [from old catalog] · New York, Chicago [etc.] C. Scribner's sons · leaf 50
also the queen of fashion. Under her guidance, however, cos-tume seems not to have improved. The two types of dresses were still worn, but they became exagger-ated in style and much of their charm was lost.When the separate skirts and bodices were worn the skirts were very full and much trimmed.… … Costume 33 pery were cut in one piece and were worn over an under-petticoat. The edges of the overdress were usually verymuch decorated, as was the underpetticoat. The over-dress was frequently cut to form a train. All the bodices were made with extremely tight waists;they were also decollete and…
Dressmaking · Costume · Textile industry and fabrics
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