FIRST PARTIAL

PROJECT
1900's
Clothes
• Womens
The patterns that governed fashion were aesthetic, with the comfort and physical well-being of women being secondary. Until the
beginning of the 20th century, women's fashion was characterized by its desire to compress and cover the female body with hairpieces;
It was uncomfortable due to the use of the corset, which squeezed all the internal organs. They used to have high, narrow and rigid
necks, which forced the head to be kept upright, while the hats, somewhat inclined and with wide brims, were decorated with heavy
ostrich feathers. The sleeves were puffed at the shoulders, gathered at the elbows, and buttoned at the hand. They covered themselves
up to the knuckles so as not to show "unseemly areas". The skirts reached the floor and flared at the hips with pleats and a small train. The
shoes and booties were pointed and rested on baroque half heels. The essential accessories were black silk stockings, tight gloves and an
umbrella. During the day, linen, velvet and wool fabrics were used. The colors were light or muted pastels like pink, blue or mauve. These
dresses were adorned with bows, ribbons and ruffles. For the evening, silk, lace, muslin, tulle, crepe de Chine or satin, were used. The
costumes featured rich embellishments and generous necklines.
Clothes
• Men
they used to wear the bourgeois male suit commonly known as a tuxedo or
dinner jacket; which consists of a jacket with a simple closure, peak lapel
and lined in black silk along with pants of the same color that could have
satin side bands. Combined with a vest and tie in white or black, which since
1910 was established as mandatory within the tuxedo dress code. And
without forgetting the use of a headdress that accompanies the tuxedo,
including the bowler hat or top hat.

• children
They used to wear comfortable clothes so they could move and
play comfortably, short pants and dresses, soft cotton and linen
fabrics. Boys usually wore suits, sailor-style shirts or tunics,
Russian-style rompers or tunics worn with short or long pants
and wool stockings. Girls wore knee-length dresses with
embroidery or lace, usually black shoes and wool stockings.
 At the beginning of the 20th
century, music was diverse and
reflected the cultural and
technological influences of the
MUSIC time. Some popular genres and
styles of music during this period
used to be:

Some notable artists

of the era used to be

- Enrico Caruso (Tenor)

Classical music Folk music Dance music Music in Mexico - Luisa Tetrazzini (Soprano)
- Scott Joplin (Composer and pianist)
- Late Romanticism - American Folk - Tango (Argentina) - Traditional Music
- Jelly Roll Morton (Pianist and
(Mahler, Debussy, Ravel) (Appalachian, Early - Waltz (Europe) (Mariachi, Jarabe
composer)
- Impressionism Blues) - Foxtrot (USA) Tapatío)
(Debussy, Ravel) - Traditional European - Charleston (USA) - Opera (Álvaro Córdoba,
- Nationalism (Dvořák, Music (Polkas, Felipe Villanueva)
Smetana, Grieg) Waltzes, Mazurkas) - Zarzuela (La Gran Vía,
Doña Francisquita)
Music used to be enjoyed in
- Concert halls
- Theaters
- Music Halls
- Public dances
- Radio
COMMUNICATION

Postal mail: this used to be the most Telephone: Although it was expanding,
common means of communication. its use was more limited in 1900,
especially outside the large cities and
Newspapers and magazines: They were
for those who could afford the service.
used as a primary source of news for the
Meetings and social events: Face-to-
general population, distributed daily or
face meetings were essential for
weekly in cities and towns.
personal and business communication
Telegraph: used to, primarily for urgent
as today’s digital alternatives did not
and long-distance communications,
exist.
especially by businesses, governments
and the media.
LIFE STILE
IN THE 1900S, LIFE USED TO BE VERY DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVED. IN
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, INDUSTRIALIZATION WAS BOOMING, WITH RAPID CITY
GROWTH AND ADVANCEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND TRANSPORTATION, LIKE CARS AND
RAILWAYS. HOWEVER, IN MANY OTHER REGIONS, LIFE USED TO BE MORE TRADITIONAL,
FOCUSING ON AGRICULTURE AND BASIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. EDUCATION WAS
EXPANDING IN ADVANCED COUNTRIES, BUT IT WAS STILL LIMITED IN OTHER PARTS OF
THE WORLD. FAMILIES USED TO MAINTAIN TRADITIONAL STRUCTURES EVERYWHERE,
ALTHOUGH CITIES BEGAN TO SEE SOME SOCIAL CHANGES.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Paris World Exposition: in 1900 it was held in Paris and was one of the first major international
exhibitions. It showcased technological and cultural advancements and highlighted the Eiffel Tower,
which had already become an iconic symbol of the city.

Foundation of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom: In 1900, the British Labour Party was founded.
Its goal was to represent the interests of workers and to promote social and economic reforms.

Birth of Silent Film: In 1900 saw its continued evolution. That year, several short were produced and
released, and cinema started to become a popular form of entertainment.

Yellow Fever Outbreak in South America: Yellow fever was an endemic disease in South America, and its
outbreak in 1900 was significant, especially in countries like Brazil and Venezuela.
TEAM MEMBERS
Naoli Arely Hernández García
Camila Barrón Plascencia
Núñez García Abril Betsabee
Maria José Barajas Almaguer
García Arredondo Sofía Victoria