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Record 1 2011-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing Accessories
CONT

The squeaky was the name given to a crackly material often used to make the bustles, pads and rolls that gave a fullness to the dress reminiscent of the farthingale.

CONT

In one form or another, the devices, like the criardes, has been referred to as a "dress-improver".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires
CONT

La criarde était une tournure en toile gommée que les dames plaçaient sous leur manteau pour le faire bouffer davantage; elle faisait du bruit au moindre frôlement, de là son nom.

CONT

Les soubrettes [...] ont gardé pour leur propre usage les criardes qui n'étaient encore que des montages de crin.

Spanish

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