Quiz - For Ladies and gents.

[Penny]

1. In which continent did the poncho - a circular or rectangular piece of cloth with a hole for the head - originate

2. What is a ' barbour ' originally designed by John Barbour in 1890, but becoming popular for country wear this century

3. Where would you wear gaiters

4. Which hairdresser created the ' wash'n bob ' in 1965

5. In the 18th century, what was a banyan

6. Which US designer created the influential 'prairie look ' with denim skirts worn over layered white petticoats

7. What name is given to a divided skirt

8. In which decade did the so-called 'peacock revolution ' take place

9. What are stays

10. How did te Americans come to use the name ' pants ' to describe what the British call ' trousers '

Sorry to be late, put this on twice earlier and each time got cut off. Something amiss with Internet this area. Have fun.

Will leave answers until tomorrow. cheers Penny.

[Dragon Lady]

1. Brazil (?)
2. Jacket
3. Legs
7. Culotte
9. Corsets

[vannin]

1 ? Mexico

[Victors Mate]

1. The question is what continent. South America.

[Tiddles]

2. What is a ' barbour ' originally designed by John Barbour in 1890, but becoming popular for country wear this century

It's a waxed jacket or coat. You can get several different designs depending on useage. They come in green, blue and brown. They also do other clothing such as green wellies and quilted jackets.

See more

http://www.barbourbymail.co.uk/?kw=barb ... 4wodbx7wrg

[Tiddles]

5. In the 18th century, what was a banyan

A sort of dressing gown.

[Rowan]

I thought it was a tree

[drogo]

4. Vidal Sassoon

8. 1960s

[Penny]

Once again, well done folk.
1. South America
2. Waxed cotton jacket
3. Below knee
4. Videl Sassoon
5, Dressing Gown
6. Ralph Lauren
7 Cullotts
8. 1960s
9. Corsets with whale bones
10. Early tousers were similar to leggings, known as pantaoons.

chers Penny.