Dentate Collection

Child Fashions circa 1870
Boy: D-B jacket with cape, knickerbockers, striped socks & heeled boots. Girls: striped polonaise & fringed cape; tunic dresses with dentate hems, bustles & button trim Date: circa 1870

Racegoers Fashions 1899
Blue: tucked front & sleeves, wrap-over front, high pointed collar. Lilac tunic dress: dentate wrap over body, pointed & curved hems, flat braid trim, lace & belts. Date: 1899

Leaf edges margins crenate, dentate, entire, doubly serrate, lobate, serrate, sinuate, spiny, undulate, illustration
Botany - Leaf edges (margins): crenate, dentate, entire, doubly serrate, lobate, serrate, sinuate, spiny, undulate. Illustration

Fashions 1884
Jacket bodice with dentate basques & plastron, pleated skirt & tunic; jacket body & waistcoat, small fur muff, flounce edged skirt, tunic draped in a polonaise. Date: 1884

Lord & Knight C14Th
Knight: cote-hardie & cape with dentate border (dagged), knightly girdle, dagger, piked shoes. Lord: cloak or mantle, cape with hood & super-tunic with side vent

Patriotic Pillow 1915
Dress by Jessie Porter: triple skirt in a lightweight striped fabric, the upper skirt in plain black, vest bodice with dentate edge, wide brimmed hat. Girl: short double smock

Two Girls / Sims C1850S
Girl: a broderie Anglaise frock with vandyked hem & matching sash & shoulder bows. Older girl: a long sleeved dress, dentate ribbon trim & pumps tied on with ribbon

Velvet Frock 1880S
Boy: velvet costume of skirt & bodice with short sleeves, button detail & dentate border, lace edged drawers, cuffs & falling tucker (collar), sash & button boots

Fashion / Doucet 1924
Dresses & coats by Doucet: fur, handkerchief hemline, dentate border, chinese print, plaid, two-piece dresses, slash necklines, court shoes with bars, high stand collars

Couple at the races in a costume brochure
An elegant couple at the races. He is wearing a frock coat, top hat, grey trousers, cravat and buttonhole. She is wearing a jacket body with gigot sleeves, a high necked blouse and lace jabot

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"Dentate: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back in time to explore the captivating world of dentate, where fashion, nature, and history intertwine. From child fashions circa 1870 to racegoers' stunning attire in 1899, it has left its mark on various aspects of our lives. In the realm of botany, dentate finds its place with Japanese allspice or Chimonanthus praecox. Its delicate leaves boast edges adorned with intricate patterns like crenate, dentate, entire, doubly serrate, lobate, serrate, sinuate spiny or undulate – a true illustration of nature's artistry. But it is not just plants that have embraced this unique feature and has made its way into the realms of fashion throughout history. In 1884's haute couture scene or Lord & Knight C14th regalia alike; dentated details added an exquisite touch to garments that stood out from the rest. Even everyday items such as patriotic pillows in 1915 showcased their love for country through dentated designs. Meanwhile two girls captured by Sims C1850s lens radiated innocence and charm while wearing velvet frocks from the 1880s - a testament to how timeless this style can be. Fast forward to Doucet's iconic fashion collection in 1924; we witness how designers continued to incorporate dentation into their creations. The COSTUME magazine issue dated September 23rd in 1877 further highlights how this trend captivated society across different eras. And let us not forget about couples at races depicted within costume brochures - they too embraced the allure of dental-inspired embellishments on their outfits as they enjoyed thrilling moments together amidst a fashionable crowd. Dentates have truly transcended time and space leaving an indelible mark on everything from children's wear to high-end couture.