The Butterick Publishing Co. Metropolitan Fashions Of 1898
The Butterick Publishing Co. Metropolitan Fashions Of 1898

Author: Kristina Seleshanko

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486841267

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Before the twentieth century, women's ready-made apparel was practically unheard of, and only the wealthy could afford to hire someone to make their clothes. But during the 1860s, a pioneering American tailor named Ebenezer Butterick developed simplified patterns that allowed home seamstresses to broaden their wardrobes and dress in the latest styles. To promote his patterns, Butterick established a semi-annual catalog containing "the Latest and Reigning Fashions for Ladies', Misses', and Children's Wear." Kristina Seleshanko, a noted fashion historian, has selected images from an 1898 issue of The Butterick Publishing Co.'s Metropolitan Fashions to highlight a gorgeous variety of women's and children's apparel. The illustrations range from everyday dresses to evening gowns and include lingerie, sportswear, and hats. An Appendix showcases men's styles as well. Seleshanko's informative Introduction discusses authentic era attire and explains the catalog's modern-day relevance. Costumers, fashion designers, and those interested in the history of style and fashion will appreciate this vast collection.

Spring and Summer Fashion Catalogue, 1898 (Classic Reprint)
Spring and Summer Fashion Catalogue, 1898 (Classic Reprint)

Author: H. O'neill and Co

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-25

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780331922301

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Excerpt from Spring and Summer Fashion Catalogue, 1898 No. 104. Blouse Suit of Cheviot Serge, blouse lined with changeable tafl'eta, skirt and blouse trimmed with satin applique. Black and navy; price. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Dressed for Freedom
Dressed for Freedom

Author: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0252052943

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Often condemned as a form of oppression, fashion could and did allow women to express modern gender identities and promote feminist ideas. Einav Rabinovitch-Fox examines how clothes empowered women, and particularly women barred from positions of influence due to race or class. Moving from 1890s shirtwaists through the miniskirts and unisex styles of the 1970s, Rabinovitch-Fox shows how the rise of mass media culture made fashion a vehicle for women to assert claims over their bodies, femininity, and social roles. She also highlights how trends in women’s sartorial practices expressed ideas of independence and equality. As women employed new clothing styles, they expanded feminist activism beyond formal organizations and movements and reclaimed fashion as a realm of pleasure, power, and feminist consciousness. A fascinating account of clothing as an everyday feminist practice, Dressed for Freedom brings fashion into discussions of American feminism during the long twentieth century.

Selling Style
Selling Style

Author: Rob Schorman

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2003-06-03

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780812237283

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"Schorman demonstrates in this readable study of 1890s U.S. society how fashion—which he defines as clothing everyone wears and the symbolic system connected to its choice—reflects the cultural dynamics caused by rapid social change and remnants of past attitudes."—Choice