Keywords: 1860s fashion
Item 110369
Plaid pagoda sleeve dress, ca. 1863
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1863 Media: silk, cotton
Item 105977
Zouave-inspired bolero jacket, ca. 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1865 Media: wool, cotton, glass
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The mainspring of fashion is the process whereby members of one class imitate the styles of another, who in turn are driven to ever new expedients of fashionable change.
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Northern Threads: Bustle era fashions
A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 1870s and 80s era bustle silhouettes.
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4
"Early examples include a blueish purple 1860s highly trimmed walking dress with a short basque (a fitted jacket-like bodice) and flat fronted skirt…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860
"A well worn men's black wool "country cape," not restricted by fashion and the survivor of long wear, features a large practical hood."
