aniline dyes
Synthetic, chemical dyes for garments first invented in the 19th century.
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doublet
An often snug-fitting jacket that is shaped and fitted to a man’s body–worn mostly in the 15th to 17th centuries.
dagging
An extremely popular decorative edging technique created by cutting that reached its height during the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
dalmatic tunic
A t-shaped tunic with very wide sleeves. Worn by both men and women during the Byzantine empire.
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