Fashion, Costume, and Culture Volume 4 - Modern World Part I: 1900 - 1945

Fashion, Costume, and Culture Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages Volume 4 Modern World Part I 1900 - 1945 by Sara Pendergast and Tom Pendergast Sarah Hermsen, Project Editor This set 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. Additionally, entries explain the fashion or style within the context of the traditions, customs, rituals or practices it relates to, as well as its significance to society or culture. Entries follow a standardized format to ensure that students can easily do comparisons. Arranged chronologically, each era, century or decade begins with a short synopsis of the historical highlights. With further division of the information by region, similar nations, countries and cultures are presented together and include an overview broken up with numerous subheads leading students directly to the information they need. Hardback. Used-good condition - library discard. All pages intact. Smoke free. 50% of the profits from this sale will be donated to a local Friends of the Library. Grooming Cultural Styles BKNK