Category: 1800-1809
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spencer jacket
A short waist- or bust-length jacket worn in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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Style Revolution: Journal des Dames et des Modes (1797-1804) Digitized!
The Morgan Library & Museum’s collection of prints includes an extremely rare set of the world’s most radical fashion plates. Recently rediscovered, these revolutionary 1797-1804 pictures from the Journal des Dames et des Modes, in exceptionally good condition, have been digitized and edited in a website, Style Revolution.
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skeleton suit
Late 18th & early 19th-century play wear for boys that consists of two pieces–a fitted jacket and trousers–that button together.
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Recent Essays
pelete biteIn 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Africa, B, P, term definition
ikatIn 19th century, 20th century, I, term definition
huipilli/huipilIn 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, Americas, ancient, H, term definition
kenteIn 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Africa, K, term definition
AkweteIn 19th century, 20th century, A, Africa, term definition
