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Worksheets1900-1910 Fashion History
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the dominant body ideal for women during the Edwardian era?
a)
Wasp-waisted figure
b)
Tall and slender
c)
Curvy with a full bosom
d)
Short and stout
2.
Which of the following were common features of Edwardian women's fashion?
a)
Corsets for shaping the waist
b)
Long dresses with elaborate designs
c)
Short skirts for practicality
d)
Simple cotton blouses
3.
What was the significance of the 'Gibson Girl' in Edwardian fashion?
a)
She represented the ideal of feminine beauty
b)
She was a famous fashion designer
c)
She was a character in a popular novel
d)
She was a symbol of American beauty ideals
4.
What type of hats were fashionable during the Edwardian era?
a)
Wide-brimmed sun hats
b)
Bowler hats
c)
Top hats
d)
Cartwheel hats
5.
Which colours were prominent in the Edwardian fashion palette?
a)
Soft pastels like lilac and dusty rose
b)
Bright primary colours
c)
Dark, muted tones
d)
Bold, vibrant patterns
6.
What was a 'shirtwaist' in the Edwardian era?
a)
A casual outfit for men
b)
A type of corset
c)
A fashionable dress style
d)
A type of blouse worn by women
7.
What was a common method women used to achieve a smaller waist in the Edwardian period?
a)
Starving themselves
b)
Using waist trainers
c)
Ingesting tapeworm eggs
d)
Wearing corsets
8.
Who was Lady Lucy Duff Gordon and what was her significance?
a)
An actress in Edwardian theatre
b)
A prominent suffragette
c)
A survivor of the Titanic disaster
d)
A famous fashion designer of the era
9.
What was the impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on fashion?
a)
Resulted in the end of corsetry
b)
Increased demand for shirtwaists
c)
Decreased interest in women's fashion
d)
Led to improved safety regulations in factories
10.
What was the relationship between fashion and technology during the Edwardian era?
a)
Fashion clung to old ideals despite modern advancements
b)
Fashion became more practical due to new technology
c)
Fashion was influenced by industrialisation
d)
Fashion embraced only traditional styles
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