A sampling of images and text from the Smithsonian's Threaded, the go-to source for all things historical and sartorial — edited by Emily Spivack (@emspivack).
Apr 11, 2013
Women making Hosiery

Women making Hosiery

Mar 1, 2013
The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Rolled stockings, 1926

The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Rolled stockings, 1926

Mar 1, 2013
The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Symington Side Lacer, 1920s. via eBay

The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Symington Side Lacer, 1920s. via eBay

Mar 1, 2013
The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: A classic step-in, 1920s

The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: A classic step-in, 1920s

Feb 28, 2013
The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Gossard’s line of undergarments, 1926. via Gatochy

The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Gossard’s line of undergarments, 1926. via Gatochy

Feb 28, 2013
The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, 1925-1926.

The History of the Flapper, Part 3: The Rectangular Silhouette: Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, 1925-1926.

Feb 28, 2013
The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Girlfriend wears boyfriend’s photograph on her stockings, 1920s. Image courtesy of Dolores Delargo Towers

The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Girlfriend wears boyfriend’s photograph on her stockings, 1920s. Image courtesy of Dolores Delargo Towers

Feb 27, 2013
The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Heart-shaped tattoo. Image courtesy of Keltie Colleen

The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Heart-shaped tattoo. Image courtesy of Keltie Colleen

Feb 27, 2013
The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Actress June Marlowe

The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Actress June Marlowe

Feb 27, 2013
The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Actress Raquel Torres, by Ruth Harriet Louis, 1920s. Courtesy VintageGal

The Origins of Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: Actress Raquel Torres, by Ruth Harriet Louis, 1920s. Courtesy VintageGal

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