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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     More Content       More by this author     Snodgrass, Mary Ellen.     Subjects     Clothing and dress -- History -- Encyclopedias.     Fashion -- History -- Encyclopedias.     Fashion design -- History.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Snodgrass, Mary Ellen.       by title:      World clothing and f...       by call number:      391.009 S673w     Search the Web     Snodgrass, Mary Ellen.     Clothing and dress -- History -- Encyclopedias.     Fashion -- History -- Encyclopedias.     Fashion design -- History.       MARC Display

World clothing and fashion : an encyclopedia of history, culture, and social influence / Mary Ellen Snodgrass. by Snodgrass, Mary Ellen. Routledge, 2015. Call #: 391.009 S673w Subjects Clothing and dress -- History -- Encyclopedias.   Fashion -- History -- Encyclopedias.   Fashion design -- History. ISBN:  9780765683007 (set of two volumes) 0765683008 (set of two volumes) 9781138932593 (hc., Vol. 1) 1138932590 (hc., Vol. 1) 9781138932609 (hc., Vol. 2) 1138932604 (hc., Vol. 2) Description:  2 volumes (xxi, 681, I120 pages) : illustrations ; 29 cm. Notes:  "First published in 2014 by M.E. Sharpe"--Title page verso. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (pages 661-681) and index. Contents:  Volume 1. A-L -- volume 2. M-Z. Summary:  "Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories (shoes, hats, gloves, handbags, and jewellery) for men, women, and children. Dress for different climates, occupations, recreational activities, religious observances, rites of passages, and other human needs and purposes - from hunting and warfare to sports and space exploration - are examined. Fashion and design trends in diverse historical periods, regions and countries, and social and ethnic groups and the evolution of materials (from animal fur to textiles to synthetic fabrics) and production methods (from sewing and weaving to industrial manufacturing and computer-aided design). Dress as a reflection of social status, intellectual and artistic trends, economic conditions, cultural exchange, and modern media marketing. Influential figures and institutions in fashion design, industry and manufacturing, retail sales, production technologies, and related fields are covered."--Provided by publisher. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Copy Item type Status   Central Library Non-Circulating Reference 391.009 S673w v.1 A-L Non-circulating Shelved in Reference Add Copy to MyList Central Library Non-Circulating Reference 391.009 S673w v.2 M-Z Non-circulating Shelved in Reference Add Copy to MyList

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