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Dressmaking (1917)

Fales, Jane. [from old catalog] · New York, Chicago [etc.] C. Scribner's sons · leaf 64

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erelike the first hoop of theRenaissance. Many whodid not adopt crinolinescontinued to wear theflounced and starchedpetticoats to secure thedesired effect. rosette or bow, andsome had no heels.Boots to the anklewere also worn. There were no rad-ical changes in fashionduring the period ofthe… … Bonnet and shawl of the Empire period Costume 47 The bodices were close-fitting, with the long shoulder.They were frequently adorned with wide collars or fichuswhich had long ends. These were sometimes attached orcrossed at the waist line and then fell nearly to the bottomof the skirt. An effort…

Dressmaking · Costume · Textile industry and fabrics

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