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1900s Collection

The new century ushered in a new era of fashion. The coronation of Edward VII began the Edwardian era. Edwards style choices influenced mens fashion and accessories. His wife, Queen Alexandra, inspired clothing design with her high collars and multiple strands of necklaces.

More women during this period worked outside the home and volunteered for causes they were concerned about, such as social injustice, public health, and safety.

The hourglass silhouette softened and gave way to a slender figure with sloped shoulders, small corseted waist, and slender hips. Long-line corsets, which reached mid-hip or below, facilitated a highly tailored look. In contrast, flowing dresses with the pigeon bust also became a favorite style for daywear. Skirts were slim at the top with skirt fullness below the knee.

Lingerie dresses were light-weight dresses had no confining stays, although corsets were still worn underneath. These informal dresses were made in white, off-white, or pale pastel cotton. Wide tucks, pin tucks, lace inserts, and bands of embroidery added to their beauty.

In the United States, Alice Roosevelt became a fashion icon when her father, Theodore Roosevelt, became President. She frequently wore a light shade of blue known as Alice Blue. This shade of blue was a favorite color for young women.

Peacock fan from the 1900s

Chinese Feather Hand Fan

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Floral Lace Dress: Front

Two Piece Dress

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Two Piece Dress: 1 Front

Two Piece Dress

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Women's Linen Suit: Front

Women's Linen Suit

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Ivory Silk Wedding Dress: Front

Wedding Dress

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Wedding Dress: 1 Front

Wedding Dress

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Floral White and Black Lace: Front

Two Piece Dress

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Chatelaine Belt (Red): Front

Chtelaine Belt With Bag

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Tea Dress: Front

Tea Dress

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Two-Piece Dress: Front

Two-Peice Dress

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Ensemble With Corset: Front

Wedding Dress Ensemble

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Baby Socks

Child's Socks

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Corn Husk Bag: View One

Corn Husk Bag

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Woman's Boots: Full

Woman's Boots

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Beaver FeltTop Hat: Front

Beaver Felt Top Hat

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Political Pin: Front

Political Pin

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Woman's Boots: Full

Woman's Boots

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Clothing Fragment: Full

Clothing Fragment

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Button Hook: Full

Button Hook

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