Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Patterns of the Past - What a Difference Two Years Makes


A cape and skirt from Needlecraft, September 1914. The almost-but-not-quite hobble skirt is quite a contrast from last week's 1916 silhouettes.
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5 comments:

  1. Darla: Retro WaysNovember 4, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Huge difference. I also adore looking at the contrast between 1920's patterns and 1930's patterns.


    I love the look on the right, I am not big into the early 1900's but that dress is so stunning I would make an exception.


    Lovely post.


    Take care
    xo Darla

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  2. PackratNovember 4, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Women probably silently revolted against being hobbled like a horse.

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  3. ShayNovember 4, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I would wear that cape anytime. Very classic.

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  4. PackratNovember 5, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Wow, I didn't even notice the cape! It is so elegant.

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  5. Rochelle R.November 8, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    I agree the cape is very attractive. Those super narrow skirts must have looked horrible on *hippy* people. I can't imagine what I would look like in one.

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