A Survey of Historic Costume: A History of Western DressA basic text for those who want an overview and chronology of western costume, it discusses the dress of each era within its historical, cultural and economic contexts. |
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Page 193
... collars that sloped from neck to shoulder or wide collars tied under the chin with strings . Also seen were large neckerchiefs . Horizontal necklines were often edged with a wide , flat collar that in present- day terms would be called ...
... collars that sloped from neck to shoulder or wide collars tied under the chin with strings . Also seen were large neckerchiefs . Horizontal necklines were often edged with a wide , flat collar that in present- day terms would be called ...
Page 287
... collar and no lapel . Riding coats had exceptionally large collars and lapels . waistcoats : Waistcoats comprised a layer worn under the outer or suit coat . At least one , sometimes more , waistcoats were worn and these were arranged ...
... collar and no lapel . Riding coats had exceptionally large collars and lapels . waistcoats : Waistcoats comprised a layer worn under the outer or suit coat . At least one , sometimes more , waistcoats were worn and these were arranged ...
Page 288
... Collars were cut high be- hind the neck , with the rolled collar joined to a lapel to form either a V - shaped or M - shaped notch . NOTE : Until 1832 coat sleeves were cut full through the armscye , and gathered into the armhole open ...
... Collars were cut high be- hind the neck , with the rolled collar joined to a lapel to form either a V - shaped or M - shaped notch . NOTE : Until 1832 coat sleeves were cut full through the armscye , and gathered into the armhole open ...
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