An analysis of the quality of 1920s dresses from a university collection. Issue 1 (1st December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saiki, Diana; Stephens, Gary
• Is Part Of: Clothing cultures. Volume 2:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2014-12-01
• Subjects: Clothing and dress -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Fashion -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 391.005
• DOI: 10.1386/cc.2.1.111_1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0742

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyse eveningwear dresses from the 1920s in a university collection with a quality framework often used by university classes for examining contemporary clothing. The method provided an in-depth analysis identifying critical features of garments from the 1920s and information about the state of ready-to-wear in the 1920s worn in a small town. Exploring application of curricular concepts provides new approaches to examining textiles and apparel in research and curation.