Textile Production
Method of finishing wool by using stale urine to tighten the weaving
Fulling
A woman's suit, made by tailors rather than dressmakers
Tailor-Mades
A leather shoe popular in the middle ages with a long, pointed toe
Poulaines
The French Revolution
American-born dancer who found fame in France during the flapper era (and is the only African American woman in the French Pantheon)
Josephine Baker
A roman workshop that produced ready-to-wear clothing and employed both men and women
Gynaeceum
Close fitting bodice style popular in the 1870's that fit over the hips and ended at a point
Cuirass Bodice
A chainmail shirt worn by soldiers in the middle ages
Hauberk
Movement striving for women's right to vote, brought more menswear influences into women's fashion
Women's Suffrage Movement
The act of buying luxury goods as a social display of one's power and wealth
Conspicuous Consumption
Tragic incident that caused textile production reforms in the Edwardian period
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A structured garment pre-1600 made to flatten the body and support other garments
Pair of Bodies
A loose fitting coat without a waist seam, popular in the romantic period
Sack Coat
Movement led by Beau Brummel that encouraged men to dress simply and give up the opulent fashions of the 18th century
The Great Male Renunciation
French Ruler who popularized multiple fashion items, including red-bottomed shoes
Louis XIV
An early form of loom used in Mesopotamia where the weaver works with the yarns wrapped around their waist
Backstrap loom
A short jacket popular during the empire period that was worn over a high-waisted dress
Spencer Jacket
Wide-legged pants that were attributed to the sporting students of a particular university
Oxford Bags
An illness common in the empire period due to the thinness of women's garments
Muslin Fever
Painter who captured bustle dresses in such detail that they can be recreated from his art
Tissot
An embroidery technique that originated from the decoration of agricultural workers' clothing in the 18th century
Smocking
Delphos Gown
A set of items given from lords to their servants, which eventually evolved into official dress for both servants and nobles alike
Livery
A condition caused by improperly set purple dye popular in the late 19th century
Mauve Measles
The first self-made female millionaire, known for her (potentially stolen) haircare empire
Madam C. J. Walker