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TIME LINE

a significantly more detailed version of this time line can be found at www.marquise.de/special/timeline

1852:
Crinoline emphasizes large backside

1865:
Crinoline is still extremely large, but is mostly spread to the back

1830:
A-line, ankle length skirt

1847:
dome shaped floor length skirt with crinoline

1858:
crinoline reaches maximum width and spreads to all sides like a dome

1869:
crinoline strongly emphasizes back side,
polonaise drapery

1880:
skirt narrows on all side. "knees tied together" cylindrical silhouette

1874:
large bustle plus drapery emphasizes rear

1885:
maximum bustle size

1883:
small bustle over backside

1877:
skirt narrows at sides, no bustle, widens into train

1888:
small bustle or pad

1897:
slightly leaning forward posture,
skirt begins flaring a little

1890:
skirt is often pleated, no bustle.

1902:
bell shaped skirt

1894:
A-line skirt, no draperies

1907:
A-line skirt, usually without train

1899
bell shaped double skirt, often with train

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