Exam 5: Vocab

Question 1

Cravat

Answer 1

A large square of fabric folded and wrapped several times around the neck.

Question 2

Coat

Answer 2

Mens outer garment. In front, it meets at the waist. In the back, it has 2 tails.

Question 3

Great coat

Answer 3

An outer coat that was cut full to the knee or ankle

Question 4

Trousers

Answer 4

2 legged garment that extends to the ankle.

cut full, very roomy

Question 5

Pantaloons

Answer 5

2 legged garment that extends to the ankle.

close cut, tight fitting

Question 6

Pantalettes

Answer 6

Long straight white drawers, trimmed and laced.

popular among little girls

Question 7

Round Gown

Answer 7

A dress that did not open to show the skirt underneath

Question 8

Curtain wall

Answer 8

a nonstructural outer wall of a building

Question 9

Spencer

Answer 9

A short jacket that ends at the waist

for men and women

Question 10

Pelise

Answer 10

A full length coat for women

Question 11

A la Titus

Answer 11

mens short curly hairstyle

brushed all forward look

Question 12

Top Hat

Answer 12

A hat with a tall crown and a short brim.

Question 13

Neoclassical

Answer 13

A revival of a classical style concered with grand scale and geometric forms

Question 14

Anteroom

Answer 14

A room opening to a larger room

Question 15

Follies

Answer 15

A building onstructed primary for decoration

Question 16

Sack Jacket

Answer 16

A loose jacket with no waistline

Question 17

Mackintosh

Answer 17

A waterproof coat made of rubber and is very loose

Question 18

Kmickerbockers

Answer 18

Short pants with a wide leg used for sports

Question 19

Tuxedo

Answer 19

Formal black suit

originaly from England
COMES FROM: “Tuxedo New York”

Question 20

Camisole

Answer 20

A garment worn over the corset to create a smooth line

Question 21

Bustle

Answer 21

Small cotton filled pad that tied around the waist and pushed the skirts cut

Question 22

Hoops

Answer 22

Caged support structre used to push the skirts out

Question 23

Pelerine

Answer 23

A wide cape-like collar

Question 24

Fichu

Answer 24

A nick line exterior that was white and worn over the dress and crossed in the front

Question 25

Demi - Gigot

Answer 25

Full sleeve from the shoulder to the elbow, then fitted from the elbow to the wrist

Question 26

Gigot

Answer 26

Fulll at the shoulder and gradually becomes fitted until completly fitted at the wrist

Question 27

Derby Hat or Bowler

Answer 27

A stiff round bowl shaped crown with a narrow bri,

Question 28

A la Chinoise

Answer 28

The back of the hair is pulled into a topknot while the rest of the hair is curled ad loose around the face

Question 29

Capotes

Answer 29

Soft bonnet with a hard brim

Question 30

Snood

Answer 30

A fine net worn over the womens hair

Question 31

Cast Iron

Answer 31

Iron which contains carbon making it hard to bend

Question 32

Wrought Iron

Answer 32

A type of iron that is easily formed into shapes and used for gates, fences, and furniture.

Question 33

Plate Glass

Answer 33

Big glass made in large flat pieces used to make large windows and doors

Question 34

Rivets

Answer 34

A metal pin with a head on one end and is used to facen plates and beams together

Question 35

Steel

Answer 35

Hard metal composed of iron and other small amounts of other metals

Question 36

Reinforced Concrete

Answer 36

Concrete that is made w/ pieces of metal inside to make it stronger

Question 37

Beaux- Arts Style

Answer 37

an architectural style that is theatrical and heavily decorated

Question 38

Union Suit

Answer 38

a male undergarment that combined both top and bottom

Question 39

Morning coat

Answer 39

an outer coat that curved back to expose the waistcoat underneath.

Question 40

Norfolk jacket

Answer 40

a jacket with a matching belt at the waist

Question 41

Combination

Answer 41

undergarment that combines the chemise and the drawers

Question 42

Tea gown

Answer 42

worn without a corset, fits loosely

Question 43

Princess polonaise

Answer 43

an outer skirt layer is looped u pover the underskirt

Question 44

Cuirass bodice

Answer 44

a long bodice ending with a point in the front and fitting smoothly over the hips

Question 45

Leg of mutton

Answer 45

a style of sleeve that is shaped like a leg of mutton