Category Archives: Mystery Mondays

Mystery Monday: The Squash Blossom as a Symbol of Fertility

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, this hairstyle is called the squash blossom whorl, and it is the traditional hairstyle for unmarried girls in the Hopi tribe. The Hopi are a Pueblo Native American tribe who have farmed land in what is now the state … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Interested in hair styling? This mystery is for you: What is the name of this elaborate updo? What does it signify? Add your guesses below. We’ll provide the answer on Thursday!

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Mystery Monday: H. R. Mallinson’s “American National Parks” Series

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Laura Peluso

If you guessed H.R. Mallinson’s “American National Parks” series, you are correct! “To see a little further into Fashion’s future; to dig a little deeper for quality production; to know no mean between right silks and wrong silks; to be … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Prints and patterns – the bolder the better! Here’s our new mystery: What company produced this textile? From what design series is this textile? Think you know? Post your guesses below; we’ll tell you on Thursday if your guess is correct!

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Mystery Monday: Marchesa Luisa Casati

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Laura Peluso

“The door to the room where we sat chatting suddenly opened. A dead woman entered. Her superb body was modelling a dress of white satin that was wrapped around her like a shroud and dragged behind her. A bouquet of … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Laura Peluso

In celebration our new column, Fashionista Friday, this week’s mystery tests your knowledge of famous fashionistas throughout history: Who is this lady with the wild hair and expressive brows? Submit your guesses below! We’ll tell you all about her on … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: A Tailor and a Seamstress

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, this print depicts a tailor and a seamstress. The Tailor: Hail to you, beautiful seamstress, come along with me to Norway. There to dress the lansquenets well; and want to earn a good deal of money, while you prepare … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Sartorial sleuths, you may need your textbooks for this mystery: What two occupations are represented in this illustration by Erhard Schoen? How did their relationship change in 1675 in the city pictured below? Think you know? Post your guesses below; … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Picasso and Parade

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, Pablo Picasso designed this costume for the Ballets Russes’s Parade in 1917.  Picasso was asked to design the costumes for several Ballets Russes productions, including Le Tricorne (1919), Pulcinella (1920), and Cuadro Flamenco (1921). It was not unusual for … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Hello, scholarly sleuths. Our second Mystery Monday has arrived! Here is today’s image: Who drew this design? For what event was it created? Think you know? Submit your guess below. Be sure to visit on Thursday to see if you’re … Continue reading →

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