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THEA-Rococo
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Undergraduate 1
04/29/2012

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coat
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narrow at the shoulders and left open down the front, skirts start to flare out
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waistcoat
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start out long with fuller skirts and frequently had sleeves that ended at the forearm without cuffs
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knee breeches
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tight and to just below the knee
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stockings
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start out being worn over the breeches but by the mid 18th century they are worn under the breeches
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cravat
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usually tied with lace ends in front but could also be tied in the back
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frogged housecoat
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night caps
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tricorne
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somewhat smaller, decorated with ostrich plumes and gold embroidery
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collared capes/mantles
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basically a shawl
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queue
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crapaud
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black bag and bow for men's wigs
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solitare
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tie from the men's wig worn around the cravat
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robes volantes
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flying gown with watteau box pleats in the back
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watteau
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sacque
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robe a la francaise
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square neckline, tightly fitted bodice, open over an underskirt decorated with ruffles lace and floral effects
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robe a l'Anglaise
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pleats at the back that are stitched down
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robe polonaise
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women's overgown worn form promenading, had three sections to the skirt
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festoons/frills
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lace scallops on a women's skirt
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furbellows/falbalas
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ruffles on a woman's dress that run down teh center
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caraco jacket
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short silken women's jacket
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panier
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understructure of collapsible boned baskets that supported the skirt
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modestie
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stomacher
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jupe
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underskirt
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