Faces |
flat locks of hair framing the face in the Directoire period.
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Facings |
edging done with fine fur or rich cloth. Lining of garments was done with more ordinary types of cloth but visible cuffs and such, were edged more elaborately.
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Falling Band Collar |
collar which lay on shoulders without support.
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Falling Ruff |
unstarched ruff which fell in tiers on the shoulders.
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Farthingale |
structure of wood, bones, wires etc. which supported the large shape of the skirts.
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Fedora |
velour hat with high tapering crown.
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Ferreruolo |
long velvet cape worn by Spanish men in the sixteenth century.
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Ferroniere |
small jewel attached to a chain which is suspended on the forehead.
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Fibula |
pin or brooch, which was used to hold together various male and female garments.
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Fichu |
triangular piece of material draped over low neckline.
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Floating Panels |
long flat sash worn hanging straight down from either from the shoulders or the waist.
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Fontage |
linen hat with tall erections of lace and ribbon supported by wire.
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French Hood |
bonnet worn at back of head with a front border curving around the ears.
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Frogging |
decorative loop fastenings.
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Full-Bottomed Wig |
shoulder length wig that was parted in the middle with curls framing the face.
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Furbelow |
deep, puckered flounce.
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