Term Papers on Fashion In The 1910

Term Paper Title	Fashion In The 1910
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fashion in the 1910

1910's

North America in the 1910's was a turning point in history. Historic events
include the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912 when more than 1500 people
lost their lives. The first moving assembly line began in 1914 and in 1915, the
one millionth Model T ($345) rolled off the assembly line. Other news events
included the initiation of the The National Park Service and Prohibition (1919).
Jim Thorpe, an American Indian, won gold medals at the Olympics (although his
medals were later taken away because he had played baseball for a salary earlier
in his career), the first parachute jump was made, and the Girl Scouts of
America were formed. North America became the most highly industrialized place
during this time. Tobacco was a big business, with immigrants to New York City
accounting for 25% of the tobacco purchasing. The mass production of cars
created a nationwide prosperity and resulted in one of the most profound social
changes in our history. Popular culture became a national product and pasttime.
All over the world people were dancing the new dance crazes, listening to jazz
tunes, and wearing new fashions. The Gibson Girl was it the last year of its
popularity. Women were begining to want to think more of comfort during the
1910s, although they quickly fell for the hobble skirt. Fabrics became lighter,
colors are brighter, and styles are looser. Rayon, a manufactured fiber, becomes
more popular in the 1920s for women's clothing. This causes a decline in
cotton's use. Lowered necklines became popular and sales of cold cream and lemon
extract escalate. The Tea Gown was worn 'at home.' The sack, the sheath,
oriental costumes, harem trousers, and the Hellenic tunic were all introduced.
These were important years for furs. Head gear was worn, for costume putposes.
Automobiling costume was needed to protect clothing from the dust of the dirt
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