History of Costume Key Garment

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Boot Cuff

Back

A Type of sleeves that ended in large full cuffs either closed all the way or open at the back.

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Engageant

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False sleeves with ruffles or flounces of linen, cotton, or lace. Tacked to elbow length sleeves.

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Eschelle

Back

A ladder of bows descending down the stomacher of a dress.

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Frock / Frock Coat

Back

Interchangeably used with Tailcoat. Had a full of skirt the same length all around and no tails. It also had room for pockets in the side. It opened down in the front to reveal the waistcoat.

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Greatcoat

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Greatcoats were heavy wool coats worn over the regular a gentlemen’s attire, providing protection from cold and rain.

Most styles of gentlemen’s greatcoats were long, full, and sported pockets.

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Mob Cap

Back

A Round, gathered or pleated cloth bonnet. Has a caul to cover the hair, a frilled or ruffled brim, and often a ribbon band.

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Pannier

Back

An undergarment for skirts that left a flat yet wide profile .

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Polonaise

Back

A style of dress popular in the 1770s-80s, with a bodice cut all in one and often with the skirts looped up. The polonaise also came back into fashion during the 1870s.

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Redingote Dress

Back

Lightweight full-length overcoat

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Robe à la Française

Back

When the back fullness was formed into box pleats at the neckline, falling freely from there to the floor, the gown is referred to as a robe à la française.