Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated EncyclopediaCourier Corporation, 19.02.2013 - 608 Seiten Drawing upon a vast number of historical sources, the authors of this useful reference have created an entertaining account of the forms of personal adornment men and women have used throughout the ages to enhance their wearing apparel. From hats, veils, wigs, and cosmetics, to cravats, shawls, shoes, and gloves, to walking sticks, handbags, fans, and furs, the engaging commentary displays the humor and personal charm of the many-sided story of accessorized apparel. 644 figures and 59 plates. |
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... . . . . . . . 556 42. BRAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 43. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 INDEX TO THE ILLUSTRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 580 INDEX TO THE TEXT ...
... . . . . . . . 556 42. BRAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 43. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 569 BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577 INDEX TO THE ILLUSTRATIONS . . . . . . . . . . 580 INDEX TO THE TEXT ...
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... braided in with the natural hair with the intention of suggesting long and abundant locks. Another fashion was that of covering the long braids with cases of gay-colored silk, usually finished off with tassels. This attractive coiffure ...
... braided in with the natural hair with the intention of suggesting long and abundant locks. Another fashion was that of covering the long braids with cases of gay-colored silk, usually finished off with tassels. This attractive coiffure ...
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... braid. Still another type was made of two circular pieces of material sewed together' at the outer edge. The circular opening for the head was cut in the underpiece, which was fitted to the head and held in place by a band about the ...
... braid. Still another type was made of two circular pieces of material sewed together' at the outer edge. The circular opening for the head was cut in the underpiece, which was fitted to the head and held in place by a band about the ...
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... braid. Others were trimmed with an edging of feathers, and still others were severe in line and trimmed with bands of braid. Figure 45. Everywhere the cocked hat was considered a mark of distinction. Sometimes the brim was rolled in the ...
... braid. Others were trimmed with an edging of feathers, and still others were severe in line and trimmed with bands of braid. Figure 45. Everywhere the cocked hat was considered a mark of distinction. Sometimes the brim was rolled in the ...
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... braids falling about the neck. Frequently the loose back hair was held in a net made of braided chenille or ribbon. During the sixties the little hat with a low crown made its appearance. Figure 62. This little hat was destined to ...
... braids falling about the neck. Frequently the loose back hair was held in a net made of braided chenille or ribbon. During the sixties the little hat with a low crown made its appearance. Figure 62. This little hat was destined to ...
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Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated Encyclopedia Katherine Morris Lester,Bess Viola Oerke,Helen Westermann Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2004 |
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19th Century accessory ancient ART Figure artificial band beautiful bobbin lace bracelets braid brooches buckles buttons carried charm cloth collar color combs Costume cotehardie COURTESY covered cravat cuffs cutwork decoration dress early earrings edge Egyptian elaborate embroidered embroidery embroidery stitches England falling band fashion fastened field figure fine finest finger finished first fitted flat flowers France French fringe garter girdle gloves gold Greek hair handkerchief handsome hats head headdress Henry VIII hood hose jewels lace lady later leather linen Louis XIV Marie Antoinette men’s metal METROPOLITAN MUSEUM Middle Ages modern muff MUSEUM OF ART neck ornament pattern pearls perfume period PLATE popular portrait punto in aria Queen ribbon rings Roman ruff scarf shawl shoes shoulders silk silver stick stockings stones tassels thread thumb ring trimmed twentieth century umbrella veil velvet wearing women wore worn