Le belle en noir
Charles Émile Auguste Durand (ou Durant)
or Carolus-Duran (1837-1917) est un peintre français,
a french painter.
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María del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva, 18th Duchess of Alba (first wedding)
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3 Inches Above The Knees
June 24, 1964
Policeman measuring length of early 1900s bathing suit to determine if the suit is in accordance with 1933 Redondo Beach, Calif. ordinance
Wedding Ensemble
Date:1901
Culture:Italian
Medium:silk, wool
The appliqués of this wedding dress exemplify the whip-like curves and scrolls characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. Made in Rome for Mrs. Frederick Dand Sherman in 1901, the design of the dress shows the impact of the Art Nouveau movement throughout Europe by that year.
source: http://www.metmuseum.org
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Wedding Dress
Date:early 1880s
Culture:American
Medium:silk
source: http://www.metmuseum.org
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Dress, Visiting
Date:1845–50
Culture:American
Medium:silk
Source: http://www.metmuseum.org
The interest of this visiting dress is in the playfulness of the stripes on the bodice which create a mesmerizing effect that is furthermore enhanced by the patterning offered by the self piping. The fit of the bodice, sleeves and bertha give an elongated streamlined effect which was contrary to the large sleeves and higher waist of the decade prior to it. The style emphasizes the inactivity of women who were relegated to various forms of handwork and developing the art of conversation.
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Costume (Fancy Dress)
House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
Designer:Charles Frederick Worth (French (born England), Bourne 1825–1895 Paris)
Date:ca. 1870
Culture:French
Medium:silk, metal
This Turkish style costume exhibits the European and American fascination with Turkish dress which stems from the 18th century and endured throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This trend culminated in 1911 with Paul Poiret’s “harem” pants and Turkish themed fancy dress ball, “1002nd Night.” This style of pants also saw widespread use in the early 19th century for water exercises.Source: http://www.metmuseum.org
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