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100 1 _aGardiner, Florence Mary
245 1 4 _aThe Evolution of Fashion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-04
508 _aProduced by Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Evolution of Fashion" by Florence Mary Gardiner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the development of fashion, tracing its changes from ancient times to the author's contemporary period, focusing on various aspects such as clothing, headgear, and the cultural influences that shaped them. The book aims to present a comprehensive yet accessible narrative about the evolution of fashion within the British context, highlighting how societal norms and preferences impacted clothing styles. At the start of the volume, Gardiner sets the stage by discussing the inherent challenges humanity faced regarding clothing—particularly the absence of natural body coverings—which led to the establishment of fashion as a means of expression and social status. She emphasizes the simplicity of early garments used by our ancestors and contrasts this with the more elaborate attire identifiable in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece. Through vivid descriptions and insights into historical customs, the author foreshadows a detailed examination of dress styles through the ages, reflecting on how cultural exchanges and societal evolutions have continuously shaped fashion trends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFashion -- History
653 _aCostume -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34845
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