History of Fashion 1

Milan has been a dominant leader in fashion since early 18th century.

• True
• False

There were only two classes of people before the Industrial Revolution: rich and poor.

• True
• False

Set fashion trends up to the Industrial Revolution:

• France
• England
• royalty
• laborers

Economic and political trends, current events, and social issues are often reflected in fashion

• True

• False

The evolution of dress can represent a visual history of a culture. Which was not a source used for clothing history?

• actual clothing items

• writings

• paintings

• all of these were used

Patented 1st sewing machine:

• James Hargreaves

• Isaac Singer

• Elias Howe

• none of these

General stores turned into retail stores

• True

• False

The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of technological advances in textile and apparel production

• True

• False

Retailing serves as a historical record of culture and lifestyle

• True

• False

Fashion dolls were sent to publicize fashion in the 18th century

• True

• False