Fashion 1890-1900
FEMALE EVENING WEAR COSTUME
IN
1890- 1900
GAY/ NAUGTY NINTEIS
REASERCH SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF COSTUME
Table of contents
Introduction……………………….…1
History and Events…………………..1
Art and Architecture…………………4
Fashion in the 1890s…………………6
Conclusion…………………………...11
Appendix………………………………12
Bibliography…………………………22
"Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world 's original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different." Oscar Wilde
Introduction:
1890s-1900
England was under the reign of Queen Victoria and the industrial revolution was at its prime. There was a wealthy middle class emerging, and new artistic movements began developing.
The 1890s was referred to by a number of names for example in America it was known as the ‘Gay nineties’ as opposed to Britain where it was known as the ‘Naughty nineties’ or the ‘Gilded age’. At this time Britain was the strongest, most stable empire in the world and these years were quiet and peaceful as there was hardly any conflict. This scenario encouraged the speed of the industrial revolution, which encouraged economic growth. The Bourgeoisie were accumulating wealth, which enabled them to have more spare time for social and recreational interests.
In this paper I will be reviewing the events, culture and clothing from the 90s, which was under Queen Victoria’s reign within the context of world history, art, politics, economics and social change. Social, political and the industrial changes influenced the clothing of the decade, and brought forth a dramatic explosion in design of women’s clothing which eventually influenced the future fashion.
Historical background of 1890-1900
The Victorian age was drawing to a close. Queen Victoria had reigned since 1837, and during that period Britain had become the most important global force based on her supreme naval power. Since the death of her beloved
IN
1890- 1900
GAY/ NAUGTY NINTEIS
REASERCH SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF COSTUME
Table of contents
Introduction……………………….…1
History and Events…………………..1
Art and Architecture…………………4
Fashion in the 1890s…………………6
Conclusion…………………………...11
Appendix………………………………12
Bibliography…………………………22
"Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world 's original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh, History would have been different." Oscar Wilde
Introduction:
1890s-1900
England was under the reign of Queen Victoria and the industrial revolution was at its prime. There was a wealthy middle class emerging, and new artistic movements began developing.
The 1890s was referred to by a number of names for example in America it was known as the ‘Gay nineties’ as opposed to Britain where it was known as the ‘Naughty nineties’ or the ‘Gilded age’. At this time Britain was the strongest, most stable empire in the world and these years were quiet and peaceful as there was hardly any conflict. This scenario encouraged the speed of the industrial revolution, which encouraged economic growth. The Bourgeoisie were accumulating wealth, which enabled them to have more spare time for social and recreational interests.
In this paper I will be reviewing the events, culture and clothing from the 90s, which was under Queen Victoria’s reign within the context of world history, art, politics, economics and social change. Social, political and the industrial changes influenced the clothing of the decade, and brought forth a dramatic explosion in design of women’s clothing which eventually influenced the future fashion.
Historical background of 1890-1900
The Victorian age was drawing to a close. Queen Victoria had reigned since 1837, and during that period Britain had become the most important global force based on her supreme naval power. Since the death of her beloved
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