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Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages., 5V
Description:Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses. This set shows how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.
Further Info:Subject(s): Costume--History. Fashion--History. Dress accessories--History. Clothing and dress--History.
Funded By:MBLC & SEMLS
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