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English costume (1906)

Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 85

An illustration from English costume, 1906, leaf 85
^J^ A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF QUEENANNE (1702—1714) Notice that the fontage has become much lower,and the hoop of the skirt has become enormous.The hair is more naturally dressed. … QUEEN ANNE 37 double row of flounces. Aprons are worn long,and have good pockets. Cuffs are deep, but arelowered to below the elbow. The bodice of thegown is cut high in the back and low in front,and is decked with a deep frill of lace or linen,which allows less bare neck to show than formerly.A…

Costume -- Great Britain

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