Historic Costume Test #2
During the 18th century, women tended to dye their hair
blonde
Charles II introduced this trio to the English court. It is considered the forerunner of the modern three-piece suit.
coat, vest, and narrow breeches
Patches
small pieces of fabric attached to face to cover imperfections, many had meaning
Frockcoat
cut looser and shorter than dress coats and they had flat, turned-down collars
Clothing could be acquired through all of these means except
department stores
Polonaise
dress with a tight bodice and a skirt open from the waist downward, looped up to show a decorative underskirt
Bergère (hat)
straw hat
By the 16th century, undergarments for women took on this new role
the shaping and support of the outer garments
These components distinguished Italian Renaissance styles.
sleeves
.Women in this city were fond of extremely high chopines and light blonde hair.
Venice
All of these statements are true regarding jewelry in the 16th century except:
Jewelry was worn sparingly by women, but lavishly by men
In this style, lines were less massive, the curves were more slender and delicate, and an emphasis on asymmetrical balance gained importance.
Rococo
The major European powers of the 17th century were
France, England, and Spain
Which statement is true regarding menswear in the second part of the 18th century?
Fullness of coats decreased, side pleats were eliminated and the front coat curved to the side
Which statement is false regarding 18th century English dress?
Travel limitations made it difficult for the English to actively participate in fashion
The most common combination of garments for women during the italian renaissance was
A chemise worn as an undergarment beneath a dress and an overdress
Rhinegraves
Also known as petticoat breeches
Ditto Suit
An 18th century men's trio of a jacket, waistcoat and breeches all made of the same fabric was referred to as a
During the late 1700's, a man who was not in the working class and spent a lot of time on dress and appearance
Beau's (dress blue/white/gray)
Some of the chokers of this time looked like a miniature ruffle reminiscent of the Renaissance ruffs, and called a
Betsy
This royal brought her Italian tailors and dressmakers, perfumers, cooks, and other craftsmen to France, where they found ample opportunity to employ their talents.
Catherine de Medici
International trade brought Asian influences to European dress, particularly silks from this country and cottons from this country.
China and India
_______ were very high platform-soled shoes This name was given to very high platform-soled shoes.
Chopines
Charles II introduced this trio to the English court. It is considered the forerunner of the modern three piece suit
Coat, vest, and narrow breeches
"Fashion babies" described
Dolls made in Paris showing the latest fashions
These garments were worn next to the skin beneath the breeches and were the functional equivalent of modern undershorts or medieval braies.
Drawers
Redingote
During the 18th century, women worn a long coat inspired by an English riding jacket, and called a
Stomacher
Elizabethan dresses had a stiff piece of fabric in the front that extended 6 to 8 inches below the waist. Women's gowns featured this triangular piece with tabs on the sides that was pinned to the bodice or the stays.
A set of three garments, two layers for indoors and mantle for outdoors was called a
Guardroba
The 16th century in England was divided between the great Tudor monarchs
Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Da Vinci's spinning machine of the 15th century was different from earlier models because
It had a bobbin
All of the following are true for coral except
It was often used as jewelry for both men and women
A neoclassical revival replaced Rococo styles after excavations in this country uncovered the ruins of two cities.
Italy
Under this ruler, the 17th century French court became a powerful influence on the arts and fashions.
Louis XIV
A lock of curled hair brought forward from the nape of the neck and hung over men's chests, was known as a
Love lock
_________, mistress of Louis XV, was a major influence on fashion, home furnishings, and cosmetics during the 18th century
Madame de Popmadour
This garment consisted of bodice and skirt cut into one length from shoulder to hem, was full in back and front, and was worn over a corset and an underskirt.
Mantua
The spirit of the Renaissance in the arts and in philosophy gradually moved to
Northern Europe
Fontange/Commode
On top of their hair women placed a device made of a series of ruffles held in place with wire supports and known as this in France.
Caracao
Peplum top part of the dress (separate piece)
Which statement is false regarding the use of cosmetics?
Perfume was not yet invented
Which statement is false about the Italian Renaissance?
Persian manuscripts were copied and preserved
This noblewoman abandoned traditional court etiquette and was extravagant at a time when the economy of France was in difficulty.
Queen Marie Antoinette
Place the three phases of influential men's styles in correct chronological order.
Renaissance, German, Spanish
Which of the following is true about Marie Antoinette?
She sent a lock of her hair to Lyon tailors with orders to dye dress fabric to that exact shade
Changes in the last quarter of the 16th century included all of these except:
Sleeves were often quite narrow
The following statements are all true regarding women's costume during the 16th century except:
Sleeves were quite narrow
________ was a form of embroidery that used black silk thread on white linen to create geometric patterns on garments This embroidery, often applied to the neck band and wrists of men's shirts and women's chemises, consisted of delicate, black-silk figures worked on fine white linen.
Spanish blackwork
Which of the following was characteristic of 18th century shoes?
Square toes
Advances in the 18th century textile technology introduced
Steam and waterpower used in mechanized spinning machines
Paniers
The french used this term to describe the basket like hoops worn on either side of the hip
Which statement regarding the early Puritan settlers of New England is false?
There was little interest in fashion
Banyan
This 18th-century dutch gentleman's garment was made of silk in a style that probably originated as a middle eastern cut
Robe à la Française
This dress for women was fitted to the body in the front and hung in graceful pleats in the back (popular in france)
Beaus
White shirt, navy vest, black jacket, and light gray pants
A difference in the way clothes were conceived and made for men and women came into existence for this reason.
Women became tailors
Eschelle
Women's gowns during this period featured graduated bows on the bodice called
A ferroniere is
a chain or band of metal or pearls worn across the forehead
Farthingale (spanish called it guardinfante)
a hooped petticoat or circular pad of fabric around the hips, formerly worn under women's skirts to extend and shape them.
Which of the following retailing formats appeared during the renaissance?
a, b, and c
At this time, Italian dress and that of Northern Europe diverged.
about the second half of the 15th century
Robe a l' Anglaise
had a close fit in the front and at the back (popular in england)
Pantalofes
heel-less slippers or mules (17th century)
This invention allowed for closer fitting hose.
knitting machine
Doublet
mens short coat
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is credited with
modifying current clothing practices in the direction of greater freedom for children
Instead of an under dress and an outer dress, women wore this garment and an overdress.
petticoat
Codpieces were worn for all of these reasons except
religion
The Spanish prolonged the use of these styles.
ruff and Spanish farthingale
Chemise a la Reine
see through, light (usually white in color) dress
By the mid-16th century, upper hose and nether hose had evolved into a large, padded breech called
trunk hose
This style often seen in portraits painted by Italian Renaissance artists seems to have originated in Turkish-dominated lands.
turban-like hats
The flared, cone-shaped skirt required support to achieve the desired rigidity of line. This look was achieved by a
verdugale
Hurluberlu
very wide, tightly curled hair on each side of head. (page 243)
Steinkirk
white lace piece (females wore fichu)
Fichu
white neck piece
These fibers were woven primarily in Italy.
wool and silk
This category of sources makes up the largest information regarding costume in the 17th century.
works of art