Keywords: Costume balls
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"In the United States, costume is commonly associated with clothing worn during theatrical performances, masquerade balls, or during Halloween."
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Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3
"… was altered and re-constructed, perhaps as a costume (known at the time as "fancy dress") in homage to the Marquis, or as an early example of the…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2
"Her satin ball gown features the almost natural level waist of the 1820s. The wide waistband and puff sleeve cuffs are trimmed with the fashionable…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 3 of 3
"… in outdoor activities such as lawn tennis, ball games, and bicycling contributed to demand for, and development of, appropriate, comfortable work…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4
"Another white organdie, a ball dress, with short frill sleeves, boat neck, and a wide green waist sash, features a flat front skirt that spreads…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview
"Site Overview Madam de St. Felix ball dress, ca. 1820Maine Historical Society This collection portal consists of introduction narratives…"
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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
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