La prisión del vestido
Subtitle: aspectos sociales del traje en América
By: Aída Martínez Carreño.
Edition: 1. ed.
Series: Colección Ariel historia
Publisher: Planeta Colombiana Editorial
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Santa Fe de Bogotá, D.C
Language: spa
Number of pages: 203
Subjects: Clothing and dress -- Colombia -- History.; Clothing and dress -- South America -- History.; Clothing trade -- Colombia -- History.; Clothing trade -- South America -- History.; Indians of South America -- Colombia -- Costume.; Colombia -- Social life and customs.
Other titles: Aspectos sociales del traje en América
Description: "Serious historical study of area ignored by most scholars. Combines cultural and economic factors to explain rich diversity in the evolution of styles of dress for men and women. Although beginning with colonial era, focus is on 19th century and emergence of 'traje nacional.' Much commentary deals with Colombia. Research base includes archival work and contemporary publications as well as historical monographs"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-203).