The document describes women's dresses from the 1800s, including brocade, round gowns, aprons, muslin gowns, and corsets. It discusses the fabrics used such as silk, satin, wool, and cotton. Brocade dresses had elaborate woven designs while round gowns were loose and breezy. Aprons protected clothing and were worn for cooking and farming. Muslin gowns had whalebone inserts for structure. Corsets were made of whalebone and cotton for support and posture. Definitions of these terms and sources are also provided.
4. VINTAGE BROCADE
Vintage brocade dresses
usually have a collar at
the top. It has small
elaborate designs woven
into its fabric. The
sleeve is tight around
wrist and gets looser
towards the shoulders.
5. ROUND GOWN
The round gown
is a breezy loose
dress that is only
tightened in the
sleeves.
6. APRON
The apron is used for baking. Women
would wear it while at work in the fields,
on the farm or at home. Women would
wipe their hands on the apron to clean
them. The apron also protected the
clothing underneath.
7. MUSLIN DRESS
The muslin dress is a very formal
dress, usually worn to parties or
dances. The back of the muslin
dress has whalebone inserts which
make for a very sophisticated look.
8. CORSET
The corset is made from
whalebone and cotton. It
was used for good posture
and support. Women would
always wear it under dresses
and take it off before bed.
9. DEFINITIONS
Brocade- fabric woven with an elaborate design,
especially one having a raised overall pattern.
Muslin- a cotton fabric made in various degrees of
fineness and often printed, woven, or embroidered in
patterns, especially a cotton fabric of plain weave, used
for sheets and for a variety of other purposes.
10. DEFINITIONS
Vintage- old fashioned
Corset- close fitting undergarment used for support
Apron- a garment covering part of the front of the
body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer's
clothing.
Silk- thread made from cocoon of a silkworm.
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