The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]
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Blanco F., José et al. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]. Greenwood, 2008. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/EGR5855.
Chicago Manual of Style
Blanco F., José, Valerie Hewitt, Scott Leff, Lynn Payne, and Heather Lee. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]. Greenwood, 2008. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/EGR5855
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Blanco F., José, Hewitt, V., Leff, S., Payne, L. & Lee, H. (2008). The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/EGR5855
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Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History-Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides two levels of information: descriptions of styles of clothes that Americans have worn and, as important, why they wore those types of clothes. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that each examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides listing web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations.
Fashion influences how we view other people and how we view ourselves. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History - Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides descriptions of styles of clothes that men, women, and children have worn in the U.S. since 1900, and, as important, why they wore them. In addition to chapters describing fashion trends and types of clothes, this work examines the impact that cultural history has on fashion and how fashion may serve as an impetus for change in society. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on cultural life and fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides of web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations.
Fashion is not for the exclusive use of the social elite and the rich, nor can it be simply dismissed as just showing off. We use fashion to express who we are and what we think, to project an image, to bolster our confidence, and to attract partners.
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"[A]nother work that will be useful to a wide range of readers from public library patrons to high school students to college undergraduates. As such, it is also another one of those works that is equally suitable for circulating collections." - Against the Grain"This set surveys the impact of American social, cultural, and economic life on mainstream clothing and the fashion industry. Its chronological and thematic arrangement encourages browsing rather than quick consultation. . . . [T]he encyclopedia's placement of fashion within its social and historical context will be interesting to many readers, including theater students and others doing costume research." - Booklist"This set is useful for the background information it gives on matters related to clothing and dress. . . . Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates, two-year technical program students, and general readers." - Choice"[V]ery intoxicating. . . . [A] perfect reference source for high school, public, and academic libraries." - Reference & User Services Quarterly"[T]his guide to American clothing will provide audiences in high school, public and academic libraries with a unique perspective on American social history." - Lawrence Looks at Books
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Table of Contents
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present [2 volumes]
Author(s): Blanco F., José; Hewitt, Valerie; Leff, Scott; Payne, Lynn; Lee, Heather;Contributors: Blanco F., José; Hewitt, Valerie; Kellogg, Ann; Leff, Scott; Payne, Lynn; Peterson, Amy; Lee, Heather;Abstract:Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History-Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides two levels of information: descriptions of styles of clothes that Americans have worn and, as important, why they wore those types of clothes. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that each examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides listing web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations.
Fashion influences how we view other people and how we view ourselves. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History - Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides descriptions of styles of clothes that men, women, and children have worn in the U.S. since 1900, and, as important, why they wore them. In addition to chapters describing fashion trends and types of clothes, this work examines the impact that cultural history has on fashion and how fashion may serve as an impetus for change in society. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on cultural life and fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides of web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations.
Fashion is not for the exclusive use of the social elite and the rich, nor can it be simply dismissed as just showing off. We use fashion to express who we are and what we think, to project an image, to bolster our confidence, and to attract partners.
Editor(s): Kellogg, Ann; Peterson, Amy;SortTitle: greenwood encyclopedia of clothing through american history, 1900 to the present [2 volumes]Author Info:José Blanco F.authorValerie HewittauthorAnn T. KelloggeditorScott LeffauthorLynn PayneauthorAmy T. PetersoneditorHeather Vaughan LeeauthoreISBN-13: 9780313358562Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9780313358562.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9780313358555Entry Code: EGR5855Imprint: GreenwoodPages: 880Publication Date: 20081030- Clothing Through American History 1900 to the Present iii4
- Contents v6
- Preface ix10
- Chronology of World and Fashion Events, 1900–1949 xiii14
- Part I: The Social Significance of Dress, 1900–1949 122
- Part II: Fashion and the Fashion Industry, 1900–1949 147168
- Chapter 6: The Business of Fashion 149170
- Chapter 7: Women’s Fashions 169190
- Chapter 8: Men’s Fashions 247276
- Chapter 9: Children’s Fashions 289318
- The 1900s 291320
- The 1910s 297326
- 1920s, The Jazz Age 307336
- 1930s, The Great Depression 316345
- 1940s,WorldWar II 326355
- Glossary, 1900–1949 341370
- Resource Guide, 1900–1949 347376
- Print and Online Publications 347376
- Films and Video Media 352381
- Museums, Organizations, Special Collections, and UsefulWebsites 354383
- Cumulative Index 361390
- About the Contributors 391420
- Unnumbered photo essay appears following page 204 204225
- Volume 2 iii424
- Preface ix430
- Chronology of World and Fashion Events, 1950 to the Present xiii434
- Part I: The Social Significance of Dress 1442
- Part II: Fashion and the Fashion Industry, 1950–2008 157598
- Glossary, 1950 to the Present 375824
- Resource Guide, 1950 to the Present 381830
- Cumulative Index 397846
- About the Contributors 427876
- Unnumbered photo essay appears following page 220249