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In the late 1700s, Diné (Navajo) women's wear changed from a one-piece garment to a dress fashioned from two matching panels attached on the sides and shoulders. Originally gathered at the waist with a woven belt, the dresses also could be cinched with silver concha belts of Diné manufacture. After the 1880s, women reserved such dresses for special occasions; everyday wear comprised full skirts and blouses. By about 1900, European-style garments had completely replaced the native dress, which today sees only occasionsl use during girls' initiation ceremonies.</div>
between circa 1880 and circa 1885 <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1880-00-00T00:00:00Z/8,P1319,+1880-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1885-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902</div>
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