The Mode in Furs
A Historical Survey with 680 Illustrations
$38.58
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2011
Summary
From prehistoric garments to modern high-fashion designs, this unique survey traces the history of furs and fur accessories. R. Turner Wilcox, a former fashion editor for Women’s Wear Daily, begins with practical uses of reindeer hides and bearskins for warmth during the Stone Age. Advancing to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome, she defines fur’s role as a status symbol during the Renaissance and its eventual adoption by wearers outside the aristocracy.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780486478722 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0486478726 |
| Author: | R. Turner Wilcox |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2011 |
| Weight: | 368g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 165mm x 13mm |
| Series: | Dover Fashion and Costumes |
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About The Author
R. Turner Wilcox
Wilcox was a student of general history, design, and costume all her life. She lived in Paris, Munich, and London for varying periods.
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