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An illustration of a young girl wearing a bonnet and a dress writing the word "finish" on a black board.

Young Girl

An illustration of a young girl wearing a bonnet and a dress writing the word "finish" on a black board.

a top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point. This motion is produced by holding the axis firmly while pulling a string. An internal weight then rotates, producing an overall circular motion.

Spinning Top

a top, or spinning top, is a toy that can be spun on an axis, balancing on a point. This motion is produced…

A young girl playing dress up. She is wearing a dress that looks to be from Colonial times. She is holding a paper fan, a coin purse, and is wearing glasses.

Young Girl Playing Dress-up

A young girl playing dress up. She is wearing a dress that looks to be from Colonial times. She is holding…

In ancient Assyria, princes, princesses, and priests vied with each other in luxury.

Assyrian Princess in Full Dress

In ancient Assyria, princes, princesses, and priests vied with each other in luxury.

"We have before us quite a strange ooking personage as to dress. The boy evidently has on him his father's or his grandfather's clothing. Whatever he may think of his own dignity, the public who see him showing off himself in this manner are either amused or disgusted with his appearance. The fact is, he has got on cloths which do not belong to him; they are borrowed for the occasion. His body is too small to have them fit him: he is like the daw in the back ground with its borrowed feathers. A man appears better in his own clothes, made for his wear, even if they are thread-bare, than those of another, even if they are more fashionable than his own. Every man has a way of his own for doing business, and this for him is the best way."—Barber, 1857

Borrowed Garments Never Fit Well

"We have before us quite a strange ooking personage as to dress. The boy evidently has on him his father's…

"One of the many caricatures of the extravagant fashions in headdress of both sexes during the eighteenth century."—Webster, 1920

Ridiculous Taste, or the Ladies' Absurdity

"One of the many caricatures of the extravagant fashions in headdress of both sexes during the eighteenth…

The sculpture of an ancient Snake Goddess. The artifact demonstrates typical Minoan female attire.

Aegean Snake Goddess

The sculpture of an ancient Snake Goddess. The artifact demonstrates typical Minoan female attire.

This frame was used to design and create different lady dresses.

Frame for Ladies Dresses

This frame was used to design and create different lady dresses.

A cartoon of a woman in a dress, with a young boy standing behind her.

Young Woman and Small Boy

A cartoon of a woman in a dress, with a young boy standing behind her.

A cartoon of a woman wearing a ruffled dress.

Woman with Ruffled Skirt

A cartoon of a woman wearing a ruffled dress.

A cartoon of a woman in a dress. A ribbon is wrapped near her, with the words "They make s what we are" written in it.

Cartoon of Woman in Dress

A cartoon of a woman in a dress. A ribbon is wrapped near her, with the words "They make s what we are"…

A cartoon of a crying girl wearing a hat and a dress.

Crying Girl Wearing Hat

A cartoon of a crying girl wearing a hat and a dress.

Young women in Native American dress harvesting corn.

Harvesting Corn

Young women in Native American dress harvesting corn.

A man gestures toward another in native dress with a spear and shield. Others listen from a table behind them.

Discussion between a Man in Native Dress and Europeans

A man gestures toward another in native dress with a spear and shield. Others listen from a table behind…

A woman sits with a child on her lap. The child is wearing a frilly dress and playing with the woman's necklace.

Woman with Young Child

A woman sits with a child on her lap. The child is wearing a frilly dress and playing with the woman's…

A painting by J. W. Ehninger of a woman in colonial dress leaning against a rail. Perhaps she is one accused of witchcraft in colonial New England.

Woman Leaning against a Rail

A painting by J. W. Ehninger of a woman in colonial dress leaning against a rail. Perhaps she is one…

A girl in a white dress with the wind blowing her hair and dress.

Girl Standing in the Wind

A girl in a white dress with the wind blowing her hair and dress.

A stands on a chair to look out of a window. She holds back the curtains. The girl has curly hair and is wearing a pinafore over her patterned dress.

Girl Looking out Window

A stands on a chair to look out of a window. She holds back the curtains. The girl has curly hair and…

A young girl with her governess. The older woman appears to be accusing the girl of something. The girl has curly hair and is wearing a pinafore over her dress.

Girl with Governess

A young girl with her governess. The older woman appears to be accusing the girl of something. The girl…

A a young girl stoops over to admire a basketful of kittens. The girl appears to be happy. She has a large bow in her curly hair and is wearing a pinafore over her dress.

Girl with a Basket of Kittens

A a young girl stoops over to admire a basketful of kittens. The girl appears to be happy. She has a…

A young girl tilts her head and appears to be guilty of some misbehavior. Most likely the misbehavior relates to the two kittens poking their heads out of the pockets of the frilly pinafore she is wearing over her plaid dress. There is a large bow in her curly hair.

Guilty Girl with Kittens

A young girl tilts her head and appears to be guilty of some misbehavior. Most likely the misbehavior…

A woman showing over-exaggerated movements due to being scared of a turtle. She is wearing a large bonnet and lifts her dress a bit to reveal her bloomers.

Scared Woman

A woman showing over-exaggerated movements due to being scared of a turtle. She is wearing a large bonnet…

A young girl smiles as she sews a dress for her doll. A kitten is playing with sewing notions on the floor.

Girl Sewing Doll Clothing

A young girl smiles as she sews a dress for her doll. A kitten is playing with sewing notions on the…

A girl raises her right arm and looks toward the sky. Her dress blows in the wind.

Girl Waving

A girl raises her right arm and looks toward the sky. Her dress blows in the wind.

A woman stands in several layers of clothing. The dress usually included a cloak, an overdress, an under-dress, and head-covering. Her arms are bent at the elbow and her hands are raised.

Anglo-Saxon Female Costume from 10th Century England

A woman stands in several layers of clothing. The dress usually included a cloak, an overdress, an under-dress,…

A high-born, noblewoman rides a stallion while holding a falcon perched on her right hand. She is wearing a falconry glove and holds the horses reins in her left hand. She is wearing the traditional dress for the upper class during the late Middle Ages, or Medieval period, including a piece of fabric wrapped over her head and down around her neck. The ends of the fabric fly out over her shoulders as she rides. Only the front hooves of the horse are visible. A man on horseback follows her in the background.

Falconry as Practiced by a Noblewoman of the Middle Ages on Horseback

A high-born, noblewoman rides a stallion while holding a falcon perched on her right hand. She is wearing…

Two medieval peasants, a man and woman, break clods of earth apart with mallets. The man is swinging his mallet, while the woman appears to be resting on hers. The man is wearing a short tunic and a hood. The woman wears a long dress and a head-covering.

Peasants Using Mallets to Break Clods of Earth Before Farming the Land

Two medieval peasants, a man and woman, break clods of earth apart with mallets. The man is swinging…

Illustration of a bustling street fair in France during the 13th century. Numerous people crowd the streets, selling and buying various wares. In the foreground, a crippled man on a cart begs passersby. A young man in traditional medieval dress, carries a package and shovel. A dog passes beside him. Performers put on show on a stage in the background. To the right, a man carries bolts of cloth, a man hammers something, and a boy plays with a puppet.

A Street Fair in 13th Century France

Illustration of a bustling street fair in France during the 13th century. Numerous people crowd the…

Illustration of Saint Francis being carried on a pallet by five other clergy members. He is emerging from a wooded area. His right arm is upraised and his arm is around one of his companions. The facade of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi can be seen up on a hill in the background.

The Death of Saint Francis of Assisi with the Basilica of Saint Francis in the Background

Illustration of Saint Francis being carried on a pallet by five other clergy members. He is emerging…

"At different times during the middle ages extraordinarily long, pendant sleeves were in use, sometimes reaching the ground, and at other times a mere band or strip of stuff, single or double, hung from the arm, and was generally called a hanging sleeve, although the actual sleeve was independent of it." &mdash;Whitney, 1889 <p>Illustration of a woman from the 12th century wearing a traditional dress with hanging sleeves. She is holding a small branch with leaves on it. She is wearing a ring headpiece. The illustration is from Viollet-le-Duc's "Dictionary du Mobilier francais."

A Woman in a Dress - 12th Century, with Long and Hanging Sleeves

"At different times during the middle ages extraordinarily long, pendant sleeves were in use, sometimes…

Illustration of a knight, riding a horse at full gallop, carrying a javelin and wearing full armor. A woman's sleeve streams from his left shoulder. He wears the sleeve as a favor from the woman. The illustration is from Viollet-le-Duc's "Dictionary du Mobilier francais.,

A Knight on Horseback, Wearing a Woman's Sleeve as a Favor

Illustration of a knight, riding a horse at full gallop, carrying a javelin and wearing full armor.…