Historic Dress In America, 1607-1800

With An Introductory Chapter On Dress In The Spanish And French Settlements In Florida And Louisiana (1904)

von Elisabeth McClellan

546 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Historic Dress In America, 1607-1800 is a comprehensive study of the fashion and clothing worn by men and women in America during the colonial and early national periods. Written by Elisabeth McClellan and first published in 1904, this book provides a detailed account of the evolution of dress styles and fabrics in America, from the early Spanish and French settlements in Florida and Louisiana to the end of the 18th century.The book begins with an introductory chapter on the dress of the Spanish and French settlers in Florida and Louisiana, highlighting the influence of European styles on American fashion. The subsequent chapters of the book explore the different types of clothing worn by men and women in America during this period, including outerwear, undergarments, accessories, and footwear.McClellan draws on a wide range of sources to provide a detailed account of the materials, colors, and styles of clothing that were popular during this time, including paintings, portraits, diaries, and letters. She also provides information on the social and cultural significance of different types of dress, highlighting how clothing was used to convey status, wealth, and identity.Overall, Historic Dress In America, 1607-1800 is a fascinating and informative study of the fashion and clothing worn by Americans during the colonial and early national periods. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fashion, textiles, and American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Technologie, Ingenieurswissenschaft, Landwirtschaft, Industrieprozesse Andere Technologien und verwandte Wissenschaften Militärtechnik Rüstungs- und Waffentechnik
• ISBN: 9781120627148
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC