The pieces I’ve chose to compare and contrast are: from “One Thread, Many Hands” http://www.flickr.com/photos/30504447@N05/2858034023/ and “blog.mode” http://blog.metmuseum.org/blogmode/2007/12/24/hand-laundry/ . Both items are from the early to late 1900’s. The garments are similar in shape of the skirt. The trumpet and also the cone-shaped skirt were popular throughout the 1900’s. The two have very different silhouettes and textures. The picture selected from “One Thread, Many Hands” emphasizes an hour-glass silhouette, popular from the 1890’s until the early 1900’s and is made of taffeta material which has a very stiff and crisp texture. And the picture selected from “blog.mode” emphasizes a more linear silhouette because of the empire waist, also the texture is soft because of the cotton fabric. The drape of both are similar in certain aspects. While the “One Thread, Many Hands” garment is more structured on the bodice, the skirt has more ease and therefore drapes comfortably over the lower body this is true for the “blog.mode” garment as well.
During the time period of both garments examined an evolution of women’s fashion had begun; the “New Woman” era. The “New Woman” era represents the period when women’s fashion was transitioning from a more structured shape and corseted support to one that was more body conforming and embraced the ease of fabric through drape.
References
Eubank, K., Tortora, P. (2005). Survey of historic costume: A history of western dress. New York: Fairchild
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Garment Descriptions and Vocabulary List
Garment descriptions for items of "One Thread, Many Hands" can be found at http://www.aeshm.hs.iastate.edu/exhibits/collection.php and descriptions for items of "blog. mode: addressing fashion" are provided at the site.
Definitions of the following have been provided for purpose of clarity.
Silhouette: Outline of the garment.
Drape: How a garment lays over a form.
Line: Visual direction in a design caused by seams, details, or trimming.
Texture: The surface interest in a fabric.
*definitions provided by:
Frings, G.S. (2002). Fashion: From concept to consumer. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall
Definitions of the following have been provided for purpose of clarity.
Silhouette: Outline of the garment.
Drape: How a garment lays over a form.
Line: Visual direction in a design caused by seams, details, or trimming.
Texture: The surface interest in a fabric.
*definitions provided by:
Frings, G.S. (2002). Fashion: From concept to consumer. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall
Costume Exploration and Analysis Assignment
Project Objective: The mission of the Costume Exploration and Analysis Assignment is to first: engage visitors in a comprehensive discussion about historical costume, and secondly: to compare and contrast costume from two different textile and clothing exhibits, "One Thread, Many Hands" presented in the Mary Alice Gallery in Morrill Hall at Iowa State University and "blog. mode: addressing fashion" an exhibit presented online at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
The Assignment: Explore the websites http://www.flickr.com/photos/30504447@N05/ and http://blog.metmuseum.org/blogmode/category/introduction/ and chose one costume from each exhibit ( a total of two) and compare and contrast the line, silhouette, texture, and drape of each chosen item. Also think about the time period of each chosen piece and share why particular silhouettes are favored during that era. Submit your project in a blog discussing the similarities and differences of the two garments at http://costumesoiree.blogspot.com/
The Assignment: Explore the websites http://www.flickr.com/photos/30504447@N05/ and http://blog.metmuseum.org/blogmode/category/introduction/ and chose one costume from each exhibit ( a total of two) and compare and contrast the line, silhouette, texture, and drape of each chosen item. Also think about the time period of each chosen piece and share why particular silhouettes are favored during that era. Submit your project in a blog discussing the similarities and differences of the two garments at http://costumesoiree.blogspot.com/
Notes on the Exhibition
One Thread, Many Hands: Iowa State University's Sequicentennial Celebration
An exhibit of the textile treasures and clothing history of Iowa State University
February 25th, 2008-April 30, 2008
Featuring artifacts, textiles, garments, and accessories that embody the 150 years at Iowa State University. All items on display are from the Textile and Clothing Collection at Iowa State University and were carefully selected to capture the spirit of each decade between 1850 until now. Also included in the exhibit are pictures from the 1890's to the 1980's. Highlights from the exhibit include three designer pieces from: 1) Claire McCardell (1947 red/blk shirt-wasit dress) a legendary American sportswear designer, 2) Adele Simpson (ca. 1970's blk/brwn/bge coat) a designer who received inspiration from international fabrics and culture, 3) Arnold Scassi (1980's blk cocktail dress) a leading Canadian designer from this era. Another highlight of the exhibit is featured in the display case; an original aviator hat designed by the one and only Amelia Earhart.
An exhibit of the textile treasures and clothing history of Iowa State University
February 25th, 2008-April 30, 2008
Featuring artifacts, textiles, garments, and accessories that embody the 150 years at Iowa State University. All items on display are from the Textile and Clothing Collection at Iowa State University and were carefully selected to capture the spirit of each decade between 1850 until now. Also included in the exhibit are pictures from the 1890's to the 1980's. Highlights from the exhibit include three designer pieces from: 1) Claire McCardell (1947 red/blk shirt-wasit dress) a legendary American sportswear designer, 2) Adele Simpson (ca. 1970's blk/brwn/bge coat) a designer who received inspiration from international fabrics and culture, 3) Arnold Scassi (1980's blk cocktail dress) a leading Canadian designer from this era. Another highlight of the exhibit is featured in the display case; an original aviator hat designed by the one and only Amelia Earhart.
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