Fashion, costume, and culture:clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear through the ages

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Bibliographic Details
Group Author: Pendergast Sara; Pendergast Tom; Johnson Drew D
Published: UXL,
Publisher Address: Detroit
Publication Dates: c2013.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 2nd ed.
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Carrier Form: 6 v. (lxii, 1300, cxiii p.): ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9781414498416 (set : alk. paper)
1414498411 (set : alk. paper)
9781414498423 (vol. 1 : alk. paper)
141449842X (vol. 1 : alk. paper)
9781414498430 (vol. 2 : alk. paper)
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9781414498447 (vol. 3 : alk. paper)
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9781414498454 (vol. 4 : alk. paper)
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9781414498461 (vol. 5 : alk. paper)
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9781414498478 (vol. 6 : alk. paper)
1414498470 (vol. 6 : alk. paper)
Index Number: K891
CLC: K891.23
Call Number: K891.23/F248/2nd ed.
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
V. 1. The ancient world -- v. 2. Early cultures across the globe -- v. 3. European culture from the Renaissance to the modern era -- v. 5. Modern world part II: 1946-1999 -- v. 6. Modern world part III: 2000-2012 and religious vestments.
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.