The dress of women
Subtitle: a critical introduction to the symbolism and sociology of clothing
By: Charlotte Perkins Gilman ; edited, with an introduction by Michael R. Hill and Mary Jo Deegan.
Contributors: Hill, Michael R.; Deegan, Mary Jo, 1946-
Series: Contributions in women's studies -- no. 193
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, -- 1860-1935 -- Contributions in sociology; Sociology -- Methodology; Sociology -- Philosophy; Costume -- Symbolic aspects; Clothing and dress -- Psychological aspects
Notes: "Originally published in Gilman's monthly journal, The Forerunner, in 1915"--Introd.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1.; title: Primary motives in clothing -- -- 2.; title: Some modifying forces -- -- 3. The; title: principles involved -- -- 4.; title: Physical health and beauty -- -- 5.; title: Beauty versus sex distinction -- -- 6. The; title: hat -- -- 7.; title: Decorative art, trimmings, and ornament -- -- 8.; title: Humanitarian and economic considerations -- -- 9.; title: Larger economic considerations -- -- 10. The; title: force called fashion -- -- 11.; title: Fashion and psychology -- -- 12.; title: Hope and comfort.