Shelter and clothing; a textbook of the household arts (1920)
Kinne, Helen, 1861-1917. [from old catalog], Cooley, Anna M. (Anna Maria), b. 1874, joint author · New York, The Macmillan company · leaf 306
luxury 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 HISTORY OF COSTUME 285 there followed a period of luxury and hideous costumes forwomen. There were many… … Fig. 126. —Costume of period about 1850. 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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