By 1905, a slimmer look through the ribs is desired, and tall, shaped belts are added to emphasize a small waistline
I used my favorite plywood, Purebond Plywood to build the carcass of this dresser
Wrap dresses often come in a variety of variations such as sleeveless, short sleeve, flutter sleeves, or long sleeves
See less Dimensions 50W 24.25D 76.5H Styles American Neoclassical Period Mid 19th Century Country of Origin United States Item Type Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Materials Mirror Veneer Condition Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections Color Brown Condition Notes In overall good condition
Less is often more when it comes to evening wear
But while a rich woman might now better blend into the crowd, on closer inspection, there would be some small detail in her seemingly anonymous garmenta certain cut or fabric or labelthat acted as a secret handshake for those in the know