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The care and display of historic clothing
Title:
The care and display of historic clothing

American Association for State and Local History book series

American Association for State and Local History book series.
Author:
DePauw, Karen M., author.
ISBN:
9781538105917

9781538105924
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
xxxi, 301 pages ; 24 cm.
Series:
American Association for State and Local History book series

American Association for State and Local History book series.
Contents:
Timeline of fashion and history -- Historic costume basics -- Dating clothing through shifts in design -- Fiber identification basics -- Preparing garments for exhibition -- Dressing for display -- Reading costumes -- Exhibiting clothing -- Interpreting costume -- Engaging beyond exhibitions -- Appendix 1. Men's style elements from 1800 to 1899 -- Appendix 2. Men's style elements from 1900 to 1960 -- Appendix 3. Worksheet-women's style elements from 1800 to 1899 -- Appendix 4. Worksheet-women's style elements from 1900 to 1960 -- Appendix 5. Worksheet-men's style elements from 1800 to 1899 -- Appendix 6. Worksheet-men's style elements from 1900- 1960.
Abstract:
"The Care and Display of Historic Clothing aims to assist with the full integration of costume collections into the interpretation of the past. The topics explored in this publication range from the care and identification of items in a costume collection to discussions about both physical display and how they can be used to engage audiences."--Amazon.com.
Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Field 805:
npmlib 10703501 NK4704.5 D47 ysh
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