Women's and Children's Fashions of 1917: The Complete Perry, Dame & Co. CatalogA unique document authenticating fashions popular across America in the World War I era, with hundreds of beautifully detailed drawings and fully descriptive captions illustrating women's apparel. Styles include afternoon and evening dresses, lingerie, corsets, hosiery and shoes, plus children's fashions — from toddlers to teenagers — for every occasion. 716 black-and-white illustrations. |
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43 inches 46 bust measure 46 inches bust apple green band beautiful belt at waist box plaits Braid Brassiere buttons trim Cadet blue Cambric Chemise Chiffon Coat collar and cuffs Color Bust Copenhagen Corset Cotton Crêpe de Chine Cuban heel dainty Dame deep collar Dress edged elastic embroidered organdie Embroidered Voile embroidery fastens finished flounce front and back front closing Front Lengths fulness Gingham Gown hemstitched inches bust measure Leather Vamp Length Article Style Linene Louis heel lustrous material Messaline Muslin Nainsook neck old rose Paisley panel patch pockets Patent Leather pearl buttons Perry Perry-Dame Petticoat pink Plaid plain Pongee recede toe round toe rows ruffle Satin Shadow Lace shirred Shoe side plaits silk ribbon Sises Sizes skirt length sleeves slight gathers Small Women's Smart soft White Sport straps Striped Suit Taffeta tailored throw-tie Union Suit waist front Waist Length Article waist-band wear Widths Wool Poplin Wool Serge Woven yoke