The Webb, Wilfred Mark 1868-1952 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Heritage of Dress: Being Notes on the History and Evolution of Clothes" by Wilfred Mark Webb is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of clothing through various periods and cultures, drawing connections between societal norms and dress. It examines not only the functional aspects of clothing but also the artistic and ornamental elements that reflect the history of human civilization. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration into the relationship between humans and their clothing. Webb introduces the idea that dress plays a crucial role in expressing social status and personal identity in society. He discusses the origins of clothing, suggesting that both practicality and aesthetics were likely motivating factors in their adoption. The discussion touches on the immense diversity of clothing throughout human history and sets up the framework for a deeper examination of individual garments, their functions, and their transformations, emphasizing the significance of observing and understanding these cultural artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-05-10 Produced by eagkw, Chris Curnow, Google Print and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Clothing and dress Clothing and dress -- History GT Original publication data not identified 08012147 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42682 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42682 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133957.0 42682