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100 1 _aOstier, Marianne,
_d1902-1976
245 1 0 _aJewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-25
508 _aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Jewels and the Woman: The Romance, Magic and Art of Feminine Adornment" by Marianne Ostier is a comprehensive examination of jewelry, written in the late 20th century. The work delves into the historical significance of jewelry, particularly how it relates to femininity and adornment across various cultures and eras. It likely weaves together themes of romance, magic, and artistic expression, highlighting the importance of jewels in enhancing beauty and social standing. The opening portion of the text sets a reflective tone, discussing the cultural and historical evolution of jewelry and its significance to women. The foreword notes that throughout history, women have increasingly become associated with adornment, contrasting with the traditional roles of men in many societies. It discusses the transition of jewelry from being primarily a masculine dominion to a symbol of femininity, beauty, and personal expression. The opening also hints at a detailed exploration of the practical and aesthetic aspects of jewelry, suggesting themes that range from ancient adornments to modern jewelry-making practices. The author expresses a deep appreciation for the beauty of jewels and their power to convey personal identity and societal status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Horizon Press, 1958
653 _aJewelry
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/coo.31924055380640
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69046
999 _c109844
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