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Title Statement | What people wore when: a complete illustrated history of costume from ancient times to the nineteenth century for every level of society / Melissa Leventon. |
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Author | Leventon, Melissa |
Publication | New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2008. |
Edition | 1st ed. |
Extent of Item | 352 pages |
ISBN | 9780312383213 0312383215 |
Contents | The grammar of costume -- The ancient world -- The Roman Empire -- Europe in the middle ages -- Renaissance Europe -- Modern Europe, 1650-1840 -- East and Southeast Asia -- South Asia -- Anatolia, Persia, and Central Asia -- European regional dress -- Africa, Oceania, and the Americas -- The elements of costume -- Clothing through the ages -- Accessories through the ages. |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references (pages 346-347) and index. |
Summary | A history of costume and fashion spanning the civilizations of ancient Greece and Egypt through nineteenth-century Europe, including the clothing, footwear, accessories, and hairstyles of individuals from all levels of society. |
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By Topic | Clothing and dress--History |