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100 1 _aMerrifield, Mary P.
_q(Mary Philadelphia),
_d1805?-1889
245 1 0 _aDress as a Fine Art, with Suggestions on Children's Dress
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-17
508 _aProduced by Jana Srna, Sharon Joiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Dress as a Fine Art, with Suggestions on Children's Dress" by Mary P. Merrifield is a detailed guide on the art and philosophy of clothing, written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into historical and contemporary fashions, specifically focusing on the aesthetics of dress and the cultural significance of clothing across different periods. The book also includes insightful advice regarding children's dress, addressing the intersection of practicality and visual appeal. The opening of the book establishes the author's aim to highlight the evolution of head-dresses, drawing connections between various styles and their cultural contexts. Merrifield begins by showcasing illustrations of historical head-dresses, providing descriptions and critiques of their design, materials, and social significance. She examines how fashion can both enhance and detract from natural beauty, setting the tone for an overarching discussion of how clothing should be used to accentuate one’s appearance without sacrificing personal integrity and health. This introductory portion lays the groundwork for broader discussions on dress as an art form that balances individual expression with societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClothing and dress
700 1 _aFairholt, F. W.
_q(Frederick William),
_d1814-1866
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34092
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