ARTX320 Dress and Fashion History to 1800

Though expensive, this is an excellent, beautifully illustrated history of fashion from ancient times to the present.

Fashion History: A Global View proposes a new perspective on fashion history. Arguing that fashion has occurred in cultures beyond the West throughout history, this groundbreaking book explores the geographic places and historical spaces that have been largely neglected by contemporary fashion studies, bringing them together for the first time.

From knights in battle and ladies playing the harp and organ, to Richard II in royal robes, this splendid archive documents clothing styles and decorative accessories used during the medieval period. 210 full-color illustrations.

For this class go to vol.1, the Ancient World, vol.2, Early Cultures, vol.3, European Culture from the Renaissance to Modern Era.

This book examines the social world of the American milliner from the 18th century to the 1960s, focusing on the female workers who made the hats, and their struggle to assume a position in society.