Sultán style fan with exposed ribs Gender and social class Gender and clothing Gender and space The fan has moved beyond the social and courtly use of its 16th-century origins to become an everyday object. However, it was intimately linked with a...
Blanco y Negro Magazine Gender roles Gender identity Gender and history In contrast to the ideal of the domestic woman, in the early 20th century there emerged a new type of woman, referred to as a garçonne in France, a flapper in Great Britain and a machietta in...
Corset Gender and body Gender and sexuality Gender and clothing The corset, used in Europe from the 16th century in various forms (cors, bustier, etc.), was intended to stylize and mould the female figure, and was also occasionally worn by men. However, its use had...
18th Century Dress Gender and attire The Museu d’Història de València houses a reproduction of an 18th century dress. It is the work of María Victoria Liceras, collector and enthusiast of historical attire. The dress is made of red silk with a floral pattern, and is...
Morning Coat Gender and attire The most important item of men’s attire in the 18th century was the morning coat. This was a long coat of military origin that covered the body down to the knees. With long sleeves and an upright collar, it had buttons made of...
