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100	1		_aBurbank, Emily
245	1	0	_aWoman as Decoration
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-07-23
508			_aE-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Cori Samuel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Woman as Decoration" by Emily Burbank is a guide on women's fashion and costume design written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the art of dressing well, emphasizing the role of women as vital elements in the decorative scheme of any setting. It aims to provide readers with principles for understanding their own types and how to enhance their appearance through appropriate choice of costumes in various contexts. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to study the historical context of women's attire while guiding modern women to create effective and decorative costumes for daily life and special occasions. Burbank highlights the importance of grasping fundamental rules about line, color, and appropriateness, with an emphasis on understanding one's own body type and employing techniques that celebrate individual strengths. She also touches on the psychological aspects of clothing, illustrating how attire can influence a woman's demeanor and presence in society. Overall, the introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of fashion as both an art and a means of personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCostume
653			_aWomen's clothing
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18901
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