The Historical Fashion and Textile Encyclopedia - The Dreamstress
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This page is a work-in-progress. Its aim is to provide a brief definition of vintage and historical fashion and textile terms, with links to articles which explore and illustrate the history of the term in more depth. The dates at the end of each definition are the dates in which the term was most commonly used. Have a term you think needs to be included? Or a better definition, or more information? Please leave a comment! ______________________________________________________________ Acetate – a manufactured natural fibre of the rayon family, made from cellulose dissolved in an acetate solution. Variants of acetate are Triacetate and Diacetate. 1900s-present. See also rayon. Aerophane – a fine, slightly crisp, silk gauze, sometimes with a slightly crinkled, crepe appearance, possibly from a silk worm that is now extinct OR a type of ribbon embroidery, where wide, crisp silk strips (originally probably of aerophane) are used to create three dimensional ornamentation, OR any fine, light gauzy fabric. 1830s-50s (fabric), Alamode – a thin, plain tabby weave, lustred silk, usually black. Used mainly for morning …
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The Quiet History of Adjustable Clothing [from a non-historian]
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c. 1785 Stays Of Success Part VII: Conclusions, Reflections, & Resources – The Quintessential Clothes Pen
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Fancy dress, 1877 France, La Mode Illustree, Elizabethan, Revolutionary, ? - The Dreamstress
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170 Mary Upton Ferrin (1810-1881) ideas
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Thames & Hudson USA - Book - 19th Century Fashion in Detail
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Rate the Dress: 1890s Lady in Red - The Dreamstress Historical dresses, Edwardian fashion, Victorian fashion
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Portfolio: 1360s-70s gown of russet red – The Dreamstress
18th century Fashion History Timeline
History of Women Wearing Men's Clothing – Kirrin Finch
Revisiting an old project – Maggie May Clothing- Fine Historical
timeline historical fashion.JPG Fashion timeline, Historical
- Compre Ethika Mens Staple Boxer Breve
- CHANEL 19 Handbag Back Pocket CC lock Quilted Black Crossbody - Chelsea Vintage Couture
- Cosplay High-Density EVA Foam, Hobby Lobby, 1920461
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- Women Chiffon Wide Leg Pants Dance Training Pants
- Attends Advanced Unisex Absorbent Underwear Heavy Absorbency - X-Large, 56 ct