ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CRINOLINE
From French, from Italian crinolino, from crino horsehair, from Latin crīnis hair + lino flax, from Latin līnum.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRINOLINE»
Discover the use of
crinoline in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
crinoline and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Case of the Cryptic
Crinoline: An Enola Holmes Mystery
Tupper kidnapped! Who would take her, and why? And what does Florence Nightingale have to do with it? From the master of mystery Nancy Springer, hereÕs another absorbing adventure for our award-winning, unstoppable heroine, Enola Holmes.
2
Hoop Skirts and
Crinoline Paper Dolls
Two dolls model 14 elegant ensembles with billowing skirts. Includes elegant dinner and ball gowns, an equestrienne outfit, a lavish bridal gown, and more. Male figures in period attire accompany the ladies.
3
The Corset and the
Crinoline: An Illustrated History
Fascinating and insightful, The Corset and the Crinoline is an illustrated history of clothing's attendant underpinnings—especially those that whittled the female waist to its most slender proportions.
4
The Adventures of a
Crinoline: in Eight Cantos. By A. J. B.
INTRODUCTION. AWAKE, my lyre! in strength awake! Give forth thy noblest lay! I'
ll mount my Pegasus, and take A canter through the tangled brake Where
Crinoline holds sway. I will not ask Apollo's aid, Invoke the sacred nine, Nor bid
the ...
5
The Dangers of
Crinoline, Steel Hoops, Etc. [With ...
Now, it is a most singular fact, and yet, nevertheless, as true as it i singular, that
each and all of these females fancy that they look extremely fascinating in this
ridiculous attire, whereas it is plain to the dullest comprehension, that if it was
their ...
6
The G. of
Crinoline. [In Verse.] By a Doctor of Philosophy. ...
His hog—like form became genteelly sleek In the short compass of a single week
; But Mrs Banting, born to lead, not follow, Beat her huge lord's proud feat
completely hollow; For she, fair lady, in one single hour, From being bulky as a ...
I mentioned, I think, a Dutch-oven; and apropos of that passing allusion to the
products of Holland I may remark, that the Dutch young ladies have all along
repudiated crinoline and set its ordinances at nought, claiming, indeed, a remote
and ...
Y dear Jolly, old Mr. Punch,* "I dake say you are tired of hearing jokes'made
about Crinoline, but when a fellow really wants to talk about it seriously, I hope
you '11 do the liberal, and give him space to speak. Everyone keeps calling it a ...
Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, 1859
I mentioned, I think, a Dutch-oven; and apropot of that passing allusion to the
products of Holland I may remark, that the Dutch young ladies have all along
repudiated crinoline and set its ordinances at nought, claiming, indeed, a remote
and ...
Robert Barnabas Brough, 1860
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Pictorial Victorians: The Inscription of Values in Word and ...
particular brand of journalism and the techniques that Punch employs, then, are
never distinct from their subject matter: the layering and overlayering of meanings
that the crinoline generates—its association with female freedom and ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRINOLINE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
crinoline is used in the context of the following news items.
'Dollface' Slasher Sequel Will Get A Fall Release, Poster Drops
The first film was called Crinoline Head, and it followed a group of students vacationing at a summer house who are targeted by a mystery killer. «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
This girl just keeps growing
Carroll often rode herd on Tenniel, one of the most successful illustrators of his day; “Don't give Alice so much crinoline” was typical of the ... «Bend Bulletin, Jul 15»
Joseph Cornell: Wanderlust review – exquisite curiosities
A young girl in a crinoline rises high above snow-covered mountains, borne up on fragile strings, her dress the basket of an invisible hot-air ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Dollface to Bloody Up DVD in September
Enter a new shredder by the name of Crinoline Head… or just simply, ... 1996 murders to research a infamous killer called Crinoline Head. «Dread Central, Jul 15»
Dollface Hacks Up DVD This September
At the house they uncovered the horrific story of Dorchester Stewart, also known as Crinoline Head, and his dollmaker mother, who once lived ... «HorrorMovies.ca, Jul 15»
A device that is worth its salt
In 1810, in the Franche-Comté region of eastern France, brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frederic Peugeot started making steel rods for crinoline dresses. «The Northern Echo, Jul 15»
Mandy Nolan's Soapbox: Looks to die for
Back in the 19th century we went nuts for the crinoline. Made of steel, it puffed out a lady's skirt so her waist looked smaller. Unfortunately any ... «Echonetdaily, Jun 15»
Slack Tide: 49 meditations on a sunny Alaska summer
“What are you wearing STOP”; “Crinoline bustle STOP”; “Take it off STOP”; “Don't stop STOP.” Is that how it worked? Would people Western ... «Juneau Empire, Jun 15»
Considering they played risky games, it's a miracle boomer kids …
Even girls brought up in the best prissy, crinoline-clad tradition of the 1950s managed to amuse themselves with quite a few unsafe and/or ... «The Intelligencer, Jun 15»
Kendall Jenner overtakes Kim Kardashian for highest number of …
... in the image, showing off an intricately designed white lace bodice with sheer panels and a wisp of crinoline gracing the edge of the photo. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
