Fashion, costume, and culture: clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear through the ages
By: Drew D. Johnson, Julie L. Carnagie, editors
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: UXL
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 6
ISBN-13: 9781414498416; 9781414498423; 9781414498430; 9781414498447; 9781414498454; 9781414498461; 9781414498478
Subjects: Dress accessories; Fashion; Clothing and dress; Body marking; History
Description: Provides facts and information about the cultural, religious, and social implications of human decoration and adornment throughout history, with a particular emphasis on the decades of the 20th century. In 500 entries, detailed information about clothing, hairstyles, tattoos, jewelry, body piercing, feet binding, and other types of fashion or style is examined. Entries explain the fashion or style within the context of the traditions, customs, rituals, and practices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.