Look L

Description:

By 1910, the ‘S’ curve gave way to the narrow sheath dress with a higher, empire-style waistline. A more free-form silhouette came into fashion and the ideal body consisted of slender hips and a more girlish lower body. In 1913 another major fashion change came about: collars were no longer up to the ears and the V-neck became popular, causing a great deal of excitement as more skin of the upper chest was exposed. Keeping with the trend of lavish spending, labor intensive ornamentation characterized of this period. The hand beadwork and exquisite detailing on this 1914 court dress of cut velvet and chiffon is a wonderful example of the physical embodiment of prosperity and wealth.

Attribution:

Unknown

Date:

1914

Collection ID:

CCTC #838

Notes:

Gift of Mrs. Giltner Knudson

Exhibit tags:

Garments