JOURNAL #17 – EARLY 20TH CENTURY MORGUE

http://www.thefashionfolks.com/blog/20th-century-fashion-history-1900-1910/ This print depicts dress styles of the Edwardian Time period (1900-1909). The women in this picture both have large S-curves that put their busts forward and hips back. Their skirts are smooth over the hips and then begin to flare out past the knees into tumpet shape with some pleating.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiy3tvix5LiAhUILK0KHZgoCqkQjhx6BAgBEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcitycountdown.com%2Findex.php%2F2018%2F10%2F08%2Fnight-and-day-1930s-fashion-photographs%2F&psig=AOvVaw1rOPI5Mwta0OBtxK3n_eVK&ust=1557632600840693 This photo depicts the style of dress in the 1930s for women. Higher necklines were common and featured decorative finishes. The hemlines of skirts went down and belt placement rose to emphasize curves more.
https://vintagedancer.com/1930s/1930s-mens-suits-history/  This print is from 1937 and shoes the popular suit that consists of wide padded shoulders and trousers with moderate cuffs. Suit coats were long with deep lapels.

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