Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Stockholm stomacher
(Costume as illumination)

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Clothes were made that had silver and gold wire interwoven in the cloth. Sometimes costume jewelry, such as immitation (glass) diamonds, emeralds, rubies, amethyst, etc., was woven into the cloth. Paillettes (ornamental glittering spangles), mirrors, sequins, etc., were attached to the cloth. Obviously such costumes could be heavy, but clothing such as this was used upon the stage as it reflected light. Thus, clothes were used to illuminate the person on stage. Candlelight reflecting from these mirrors, glass, etc., was effective.

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