polka dot 1854

polka dot 1854

polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of filled circles, generally equally sized and spaced relatively closely in relation to their diameters. polka dots are most commonly seen on children’s clothing, toys, and furniture, but they appear in a wide array of contexts. the pattern rarely appears in formal contexts, however, and is generally confined to more playful attire such as bathing suits and lingerie. occasionally, white-on-black small dots appear on more formal clothing. polka dots first became common on clothing in the late nineteenth century in britain. an early recorded use of the term "polka dot" is in 1854 in the yale literary magazine. the pattern is named for the dance of the same name, making one suspect there is a connection linking the pattern to the dance. instead, the name was settled upon merely because of the dance’s popularity at the time the pattern became fashionable. many other products and fashions of the era also adopted the polka name.

polka dot 1854

polka dot 1854

polka dot 1854

polka dot 1854

polka dot 1854

polka dot 1854

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