The Dictionary of Fashion History

Name: The Dictionary of Fashion History
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350216686
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By P. E. Cunnington and Valerie Cumming and C. W. Cunnington

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The Dictionary of Fashion History is a comprehensive reference guide that explores the evolution of dress and adornment through detailed entries such as the Apollo knot, Welch wigs, and Zouave jackets. This updated edition expands on the original landmark work by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington, and Charles Beard, adding over 60 new and revised entries. Richly illustrated with cartoons, prints, and colour photographs, it brings historical fashion to life for researchers, students, costume designers, and enthusiasts.
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Ideal for researchers, students, costume designers, and anyone interested in the history and culture of fashion. Also a valuable resource for libraries supporting patrons with interests in art, history, theatre, anthropology, and related fields.

"This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard. Featuring over 60 new and revised entries on diverse topics such as the Onesie, Brothel Creepers and the Birkin Bag, this edition is even more comprehensive and brings this costume historian's bible fully up to date."--

First published in 1960, A Dictionary of English Costume was monumental in scope, providing a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from 900 to 1900. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates this landmark work to bring it up to the present day, with 200 colour images and another 50 key terms added in this new edition.

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- What is an Apollo knot?
- Who wore a Welch wig?
- When were Zouave jackets the height of fashion?

This new edition of The Dictionary of Fashion History further updates the landmark work of C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington, and Charles Beard. Featuring over 60 new and revised entries on diverse topics such as the Onesie, Brothel Creepers and the Birkin Bag, this edition is even more comprehensive and brings this costume historian’s bible fully up to date.

With many more images to accompany the text and illustrate key fashions – including cartoons, prints, and lavish colour photographs of surviving garments – this version of the dictionary brings dazzling and unusual garments to life for researchers, students, costume designers, and everyone interested in the subject.

Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference work answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and will continue to be the definitive guide for many years to come.

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Praised as a trustworthy and scholarly guide, this edition builds upon a classic dictionary, widely regarded as essential for those passionate about the study of clothing and fashion history. Reviews highlight its concise yet detailed and academic approach, calling it a must-have for libraries and those interested in fashion, art, history, and social sciences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350216686

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Illustration: 191 colour illus

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1070g

Pages: 384

Collections

Arts & Culture C. W. Cunnington Education & Reference Non-Fiction P. E. Cunnington Science & Nature Valerie Cumming

About the Author

Valerie Cumming is currently Editor of Costume: The Journal of the Costume Society. She is a former Chairman of The Costume Society (2004-2009) and has worked with museums for many years as a curator, administrator and trustee.