Clothing And Fashion : American Fashion From Head To Toe (4 Volumes)
2016 / English / PDF
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'Any library with patrons interested in these topics will find this set a valuable set to have'. — ARBAonline From the handmade items of the 17th and 18th centuries to today’s garments made of sophisticated materials, clothing provides a fascinating window into society and culture. This unique four-volume encyclopedia examines the historical significance of fashion trends from the precolonial times to the present day. Explore several centuries of American history as seen through the lens of the clothes people wear—from the Native American moccasin to Manolo Blahnik's contribution to stiletto heels. Through four detailed volumes, this work delves into what people wore in various periods in America’s past and why—from hand-crafted family garments in the 1600s, to the rough clothing of slaves, to the sophisticated textile designs of the 21st century. More than 100 fashion experts and clothing historians pay tribute to the most notable garments, accessories, and people comprising design and fashion. The four volumes contain more than 800 alphabetical entries, with each volume representing a different era. Content includes fascinating information such as that beginning in 1619 through 1654, every man in Virginia was required to plant a number of mulberry trees to support the silk industry in England; what is known about the clothing of enslaved African Americans; and that there were regulations placed on clothing design during World War II. Clothing and Fashion: American Fashion from Head to Toe: - Covers the fashions of all economic levels of Americans from the indigent to the very wealthy, from T-shirts to architecturally sculptured gowns and suits - Includes hundreds of illustrations, sidebars, and primary documents to illuminate important areas of interest and encourage active learning - Addresses topics such as the formal wear of the Belle Epoque era, hairstyles of the Empire Revival, haute couture, and the evolution of clothes for teenagers
