Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Zouave, the name for French North African light infantry troops, became synonymous with their uniform style, including short open-front embellished jackets, blousy shirts and trousers, and fez-style hats. Zouave influence on women’s fashion included red bolero style jackets edged with embroidery as seen this young women’s civilian garment. Women paired the bolero with skirts embellished with a band of embroidery; a feature depicted in many Winslow Homer illustrations.
This wool bolero jacket features red, white and black cotton fringe, and embroidery enhanced with glass beads. It is fastened at front with a hook and eye enclosure.
About This Item
- Title: Zouave-inspired bolero jacket, ca. 1865
- Creation Date: circa 1865
- Subject Date: circa 1865
- Location: USA
- Media: wool, cotton, glass
- Dimensions: 72.39 cm x 76.2 cm
- Local Code: 1993.300.694
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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