Accessories
Did women wear hats indoors at this time period? If they did what was called and what was it made out of?
Yes, mature women would wear a lace cap or muslin indoors and they are called day caps.
Which political figure was a fashion leader during the French empire?
Napoleon’s first wife Empress Josephine
What fashionable item of men’s dress was introduced in the late 1700’s?
Top hat
Until what age did little boys also wear dresses similar to little girls?
About 6-7
What was the machine that was invented to help with the cotton production in America?
Cotton gin, a machine that removes seeds from the cotton.
What did women wear over their shoes during bad weather?
Patten, they were platforms worn over the shoes to project their feet. They were usually made out of wood or steel.
Name the short jacket worn by women and men during the empire period. It ended just at the waistline under the bosom
Spencer
During the Empire period, which country was considered the leader of men’s fashion?
England
What was the most popular hair accessory for children during the Empire period?
a bonnet
What is the name of the high waisted, straight silhouette that was named after Emperor Napoleon?
Empire Line
What was the hairstyle for men? What was cut and what part was kept long?
Men had short hair, and face was shaved clean. The only hair facial they kept long was the side whisker which was a popular look for men.
What characteristics can you use to identify “Merveilleuses”?
Long flowing trains, Sheer fabrics, extremely low necklines, jockey like caps
The name “sans culottes,” was used to refer to the dress of French revolutionaries. What were culottes?
silk knee breeches
What kind of suits did little boys wear after they grew out of wearing dresses?
Skeleton dresses
What material was used to line the inside of the Pelisse? (a full length, coat-like garment with a warm lining)
Fur or wool
What was the name and symbolic meaning of the red cap worn by French men?
It was called bonnet rouge and it was worn during the French revolution and symbolized Freedom.
These undergarments were fashionable for adult women in 1809 for a short time
Pantalettes
What was the name of the iconic Regency era dandy who was a companion to England’s Prince Regent?
Beau Brummel
What did little girls wear for outdoor fashion specifically?
shawls and pelisses
What changes were made to women’s silhouettes by the end of the revolution and the establishment of the Directoire in 1790-1800?
Less volume, higher waistline, dresses following body shape, easier feel and drape to the dresses.
Where were shawls imported from and why did Napoleon restrict importation from there?
Shawls were made and imprinted in India. However Napoleon wanted to encourage his people to use more French goods and have them made in France instead.
Put these garment layers in order for a woman getting dressed in the empire period: corset (stays), petticoat, chemise, pelisse, dress, shawl
Chemise, Corset, Petticoat, Dress, Pelisse, Shawl
What is the name of the piece of outerwear popular in the Empire period worn by both men and women?
Spencer
What was the change that little boys made to their dresses after a certain age?
At around 4-5, they wore trousers under their skirts
What two materials were the false bosoms that made women appear larger than they actually were often made out of?
Wax or cotton