Bodice
121Fichu — A fichu is a large, square kerchief worn by women in the 18th century to fill in the low neckline of a bodice. The fichu was generally of linen fabric and was folded diagonally into a triangle and tied, pinned, or tucked into the bodice in… …
122Garter (stockings) — A woman in corset sets garters in her stocking, in 1904 Garters are articles of clothing: narrow bands of fabric fastened about the leg, used to keep up stockings, and sometimes socks. Normally just a few inches in width, they are usually made of …
123Clothing in the ancient world — The clothing of men and women and seveal social levels of Ancient Egypt are depicted in this tomb mural from the 15th century BC The clothing used in the ancient world strongly reflects the technologies that these peoples mastered. Archaeology… …
124Early medieval European dress — changed very gradually from about 400 to 1100. The main feature of the period was the meeting of late Roman costume with that of the invading peoples who moved into Europe over this period. For a period of several centuries, people in many… …
125La Sylphe — was an exotic American dancer New Dancer For Keith Proctor , New York Times, July 1, 1908, pg. 7.] who became a sensation while performing at the Follies Bergere in the 1890s. A Salome Epidemic Now , San Antonio Daily Express , August 30, 1908,… …
126Редон Одилон — (Redon) (1840 1916), французский график и живописец. Учился в Школе изящных искусств в Париже (с 1861) у Ж. Л. Жерома. Был близок к художникам из группы наби . На основе ассоциаций с природными формами создавал мир фантастических существ; …
127Basque — /bask/, n. 1. one of a people of unknown origin inhabiting the western Pyrenees regions in France and Spain. 2. their language, not known to be related to any other language. 3. (l.c.) a close fitting bodice, sometimes having an extension that… …
128polonaise — /pol euh nayz , poh leuh /, n. 1. a slow dance of Polish origin, in triple meter, consisting chiefly of a march or promenade in couples. 2. a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, such a dance. 3. Also, polonese /pol euh neez , nees , poh leuh …
