But, in fact, most of the pieces presented bear no label whatsoever.
A work apron, ca.
1895-1915
A depression-era housedress, ca.
A Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress, 1977
A nearby photo of a contemporaneous textile mill worker displays the look in situ.
If a picture tells a thousand stories, so too can a dress.
And for all the merits of fantasy in fashion scholarship, reality tells a much better story.
Photo: Anna Belle Peevey, New-York Historical Society
A work apron, ca. 1895-1915
A depression-era housedress, ca. 1938
A day dress c. 1830-1838
A trio of restaurant-uniforms for women in the second half of the 20th century
Fashion for the Youthquake: a homemade mini dress from the late 1960s and mini dress with a print designed by Peter Max, as seen in the April 1970 issue ofSeventeenmagazine
A Paco Rabanne vest created with beet tabs, 1971
A look at hoisery and hosiery care throughout the 20th century
