Quiz - March 20th Flashcards
Holoku
Full-length dress with a loose fit that fell from a yoke, had a high neck, and long sleeves. Traditional Hawaiian dress.
Kashmir/Cashmere Shawls
Shawl made of cashmere made from soft goat hair which were woven in Kashmir.
Paisley Shawls
Pattern manufactured in a place called Paisley.
Bloomer Costume
Full skirted short dress that was placed over full trousers.
Bonnet Rouge
That red Smurf hat worn during the French Revolution
Sans Culottes
Term for men who were in the working class and had to wear trousers instead of knee breaches like the rich men.
Carmagnole
Short woolen or cloth jacket of a dark color
Merveilleuses
Women who wore the most extreme of the Director styles, with long flowing trains, sheerest of fabrics, neck lines cut in some extreme cases to the waistline and huge exaggerated jokey like caps.
Incroyables
Men who wore waistcoats of loose fit at the shoulders, excessively tight breeches, and cravats or neckties and collars that covered their chins.
Dandy
Fashionable man who dressed well, circulated in the “best” society and who was always ready with a witty comment.
Pantalettes
Long straight white drawers trimmed with rows of lace or tucks at the hem that became fashionable for a short time around 1809.
Round Gowns
Daytime or Evening dresses that did not open at the front to show a petticoat.
High Stomacher Dress
Skirt and bodice sewn to the back. Side front seams are left open to several inches below the waist.
Habit Shirt
Short undershirt for women.
Spencer
Short Jacket
la victime (or à la Titus.)
Short curly hairstyle for women.
Toques
High brimless hats
“Gypsy Hats”
Low crown with moderately wide brim.
Pelisse
Similar to a modern coat. Full length with an empire silhouette.
Day Caps
Small muslin or lace caps worn by older women.
Reticules (or Indispensibles)
Small handbags often with a drawstring top.
Cravats
Large squares of fabric folded and wrapped several times around the neck and tied in front.
Stocks
Stiffened neck bands that buckled or tied behind the neck.
Cossaks
Extremely full trousers
Top Hats
You know what this is.
Bicorne
Two-pointed hat. Points faced front and back
Chapeau Bras
Two-pointed hat held under the arm
Quizzing Glasses
Magnifying glasses mounted on a handle and worn around the neck.
