Fales, Jane. [from old catalog] · New York, Chicago [etc.] C. Scribner's sons · leaf 59
raceful, although some-what decorated, Empire fashions to a much more decoratedand less attractive style which in silhouette somewhatresembles early Renaissance costume. Dresses were stilldecollete and had short waists, although the use of thestay was causing the waist line to drop. The sleeveswere… … Costume of the Empire 42 Dressmaking #»
Dressmaking · Costume · Textile industry and fabrics
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