Women's suit 1917, Wool, Women's chemisette, c. 1900-1919

This suit consisting of a tunic jacket and a-line skirt is a great example of the military-inspired style worn during World War I. Similar to the military uniforms, the cut is simple and conservative allowing for comfort and mobility, as well as conserving fabric for the war effort. Note also the lack of ornamentation and the small collar and lapels.

Source

K-State Historic Costume & Textile Museum, Anonymous Donor, 1987.324.1ab

Chemisette from the collection of Heather Bigwood

Collection

World War I

Citation

“Women's suit, 1917
Wool

Women's chemisette, c. 1900-1919,” Keeping Up in Kansas: Women's Fashion in the 1910s, accessed July 7, 2023, https://ccrsdigitalprojects.com/womens-suit-1917-wool-womens-chemisette-c-1900-1919

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Women's Suit 1917, Wool, Women's Chemisette, c. 1900-1919, 1987.324.1ab(3)

Women's Suit 1917, Wool, Women's Chemisette, c. 1900-1919, 1987.324.1ab(1)

Women's Suit 1917, Wool, Women's Chemisette, c. 1900-1919, 1987.324.1ab(2)

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