Pantalettes are another undergarment that was worn by women during the 18th and 19th centuries; they were worn until the mid-19th century. They were also worn by young boys while they were still very young. Pantalettes are very similar to leggings that are worn by gir
ls today. Sometimes they are made up of one piece or two pieces, one piece for each leg. They originated in France and then traveled to Britain and then to America. They were worn underneath hoop skirts to cover the legs and they were meant to show underneath the wearer’s skirts. Since they were meant to be shown they were usually made quite nicely. They were made of linen or silk and were decorated with lace, cutwork, broderie anglaise and tucks. Cutwork is needle work and cutting holes into the fabric to make it like an eye lit pattern. Broderie anglaise arose in the 19th century and directly translates to English embroidery which is needlework that puts embroidery, cutwork and lace.
ls today. Sometimes they are made up of one piece or two pieces, one piece for each leg. They originated in France and then traveled to Britain and then to America. They were worn underneath hoop skirts to cover the legs and they were meant to show underneath the wearer’s skirts. Since they were meant to be shown they were usually made quite nicely. They were made of linen or silk and were decorated with lace, cutwork, broderie anglaise and tucks. Cutwork is needle work and cutting holes into the fabric to make it like an eye lit pattern. Broderie anglaise arose in the 19th century and directly translates to English embroidery which is needlework that puts embroidery, cutwork and lace. "* 19th Century Fashion *." Free Website Hosting Angelfire free website templates to make your own free website. Web. 09 Dec. 2009.
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