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020 _a9781847885340 :
_c(hbk.)
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035 _a(OCoLC)468117498
035 _a(OCoLC)468117498
_z(OCoLC)468117501
090 _aGT730
_b.C86 2010x
100 1 _aCumming, Valerie.
245 1 4 _aThe dictionary of fashion history /
_cValerie Cumming, C.W. Cunnington and P.E. Cunnington.
260 _aOxford ;
_aNew York :
_bBerg,
_c2010.
300 _axii, 286 p. :
_bill. ;
_c25 cm.
500 _a"Based on A dictionary of English costume, 900-1900 by C.W. and P.E. Cunnington and Charles Beard, now completely revised, updated and supplemented to the present day by Valerie Cumming.".
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 285-286)
505 0 _aThe dictionary of fashion history -- Glossary: fibres, fabrics, materials -- Glossary of laces -- Glossary: obsolete colour names.
520 1 _a"A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington. Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyelopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was reissued and updated several times. for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions. This new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians. students of fashion history or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It is also fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject. Clear, concise and meticulous in detail. this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and ador generations to come." ""A welcome needed update of an early landmark dictionary on dress: a must have for all who care about the A to Z of fashion." Joanne B. Eicher, Regents Professor Emierita at the University of Minnesola" ""Nearly forty years on and now hard to find save in reference libraries, the volume reappears as The Dictionary of Fashion History, skilfully enlarged and re-edited by Valerie Cumming, formerly Deputy Director of the Museum of London. Given fresh life and thorough coverage from 1900 through the present day, the new dictionary is once again ready to prove itself a trustworthy guide and companion to all those interested in the absorbing study of clothing." Ann Saunders, Editor. Costume (1967-2007)"--BOOK JACKET.
520 1 _a"A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington. Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyelopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was reissued and updated several times. for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions. This new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians. students of fashion history or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It is also fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject. Clear, concise and meticulous in detail. this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and ador generations to come." ""A welcome needed update of an early landmark dictionary on dress: a must have for all who care about the A to Z of fashion." Joanne B. Eicher, Regents Professor Emierita at the University of Minnesola" ""Nearly forty years on and now hard to find save in reference libraries, the volume reappears as The Dictionary of Fashion History, skilfully enlarged and re-edited by Valerie Cumming, formerly Deputy Director of the Museum of London. Given fresh life and thorough coverage from 1900 through the present day, the new dictionary is once again ready to prove itself a trustworthy guide and companion to all those interested in the absorbing study of clothing." Ann Saunders, Editor. Costume (1967-2007)"--BOOK JACKET.
650 0 _aClothing and dress
_xHistory
_vDictionaries.
650 0 _aFashion
_xHistory
_vDictionaries.
700 1 _aCunnington, C. Willett
_q(Cecil Willett),
_d1878-1961.
700 1 _aCunnington, Phillis,
_d1887-1974.
700 1 _aBeard, Charles Relly,
_d1891-1958.
700 1 _aCunnington, C. Willett
_q(Cecil Willett),
_d1878-1961.
_tDictionary of English costume, 900-1900.
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