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Why'd they wear that? : fashion as the mirror of history / Sarah Albee ; foreword by Tim Gunn of Project runway.

Why did they wear that? (other title)
Albee, Sarah, (author.). Gunn, Tim, (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

A narrative chronicle of fashion through the ages describes the outrageous, politically perilous, and life-threatening creations people have worn in different historical eras, from spats and togas to hoop skirts and hair shirts.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1426319193
  • ISBN: 9781426319198
  • Physical Description: 192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Target Audience Note:
1190L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.4 7 179311.
Subject:
Fashion > History > Juvenile literature.
Clothing and dress > History > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 25 of 26 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Marion Library 391.009 ALB (Text) 37810435250583 Adult Nonfiction Available -