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18th-century fashion
- Harding, Howell & Co.Harding, Howell and Company opened its doors at 89 Pall Mall in London during the year 1796. This address sat within the St James's district of the city.
- SwimsuitPrior to the 1930s, swimsuits were typically made of wool. Such suits did not hug the body and became heavy with water. A swimmer in a wool suit would find…
- CloakThe word cloak comes from Old North French cloque, which meant bell. Medieval Latin later used the term clocca to describe a travelers cape.
- 1775–1795 in Western fashionIn 1750, the consumer revolution brought about cheaper copies of fashionable styles. This shift allowed members of all classes to partake in fashionable…
- PetticoatThe word petticoat emerged from Middle English in the 14th century as a term for a small coat or cote. Both men and women wore these undercoats during that…