02439cam a22003373u 4500 44570 UtSlPG 20260610134026.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GT Uzanne, Octave, 1851-1931 The Sunshade, the Glove, the Muff Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-03 Produced by Chris Curnow, RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Sunshade, the Glove, the Muff" by Octave Uzanne is a collection of essays on the history and cultural significance of these feminine ornamental accessories, written in the late 19th century. The text serves as an exploration of the evolution and functionality of these items, demonstrating Uzanne's interest in the blend of art, fashion, and social commentary present in women’s adornments. The narrative indicates that the book will delve deeply into various historical contexts, highlighting their uses across different cultures and time periods, and possibly reflects on the role of women in society concerning fashion. The opening of the work features a preface by Uzanne, who explains the motivation behind this exploration following the success of his previous volume on "The Fan." He begins by discussing the historical roots of the sunshade, tracing its use back to ancient civilizations and its symbolic representation across cultures. Uzanne references various literary and historical sources to illustrate how these items were more than mere accessories but significant cultural artifacts representing beauty, femininity, and social class. He humorously hints at the challenges of undertaking such a comprehensive topic, reflecting a blend of seriousness and levity as he prepares to embark on an enriching literary journey regarding these fashionable items. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Parasols Gloves Muffs Avril, Paul, 1849-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44570 85409 85409