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100 1 _aUzanne, Octave,
_d1851-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Sunshade, the Glove, the Muff
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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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500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-03
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParasols
653 _aGloves
653 _aMuffs
700 1 _aAvril, Paul,
_d1849-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44570
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