Five Centuries of American Costume
Author | : Ruth Turner Wilcox |
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Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 1966 |
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Author | : Ruth Turner Wilcox |
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Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 1966 |
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Author | : Ruth Turner Wilcox |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2004-01-01 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0486436101 |
Depictions of everyday wear of Vikings, Mayans, Aztecs, Incas, and principal North American Indian tribes, plus the varied costumes of the Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German, and Scandinavians who settled on the American continents. Military uniforms from the 16th to the mid-20th century are also portrayed. 404 black-and-white illustrations.
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Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 1996 |
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Author | : R. T. WILCOX |
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Release | : 1963 |
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Author | : Alice Morse Earle |
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Release | : 1974 |
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Author | : Alice Morse Earle |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2023-08-12 |
Genre | : Art |
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Alice Morse Earle's 'Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)' provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of the evolution of fashion in early America. Focusing on the period from 1620 to 1820, Earle meticulously describes the clothing styles, fabrics, and accessories worn by men, women, and children during this time. The book is filled with rich historical references, illustrations, and primary source materials, offering a valuable insight into the social and cultural significance of fashion in colonial and early America. Earle's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fashion in America. Alice Morse Earle, a renowned historian and author, drew on her extensive knowledge of American history and material culture to write 'Two Centuries of Costume in America.' Her passion for preserving and documenting historical customs and traditions shines through in this work, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the role of fashion in shaping American identity and culture.
Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1465407804 |
Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. With a wealth of breathtaking spreads-from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge-and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style-whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.
Author | : Mary Evans |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0486475964 |
"This Dover edition, first published in 2010, is an unabridged republication of How to Make Historic American Costumes, originally published by A. S. Barnes and Company, New York, in 1942."
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Release | : 1903 |
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Author | : Alice Morse Earle |
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Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 1903 |
Genre | : Clothing and dress |
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A simple guide to nature study describing the characteristics of common trees, flowers, and animals. Also includes directions for making handicrafts out of easily available materials.