spencer jacket
A short waist- or bust-length jacket worn in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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aniline dyes
Synthetic, chemical dyes for garments first invented in the 19th century.
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1625–27 – Anthony van Dyck, Genoese Noblewoman
The Genoese Noblewoman (1625-1627) painted by Anthony Van Dyck reflects dress trends of the early 17th century, particularly in the region of Genoa, such as rich silks ornamented with metallic lace, starched ruffs and the deep “V” shaped bodice.
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cuirass bodice
A form-fitting, long-waisted, boned bodice worn in the 1870s and 1880s–almost gives the appearance of armor as the name suggests.
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