Title Handbook of English costume in the twentieth century, 1900-1950 / Alan Mansfield and Phillis Cunnington; illustrated by Valerie Mansfield

Published London : Faber, [1973]

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Description 371 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm Summary Fashion has never changed so quickly as in the first half of this century: two world wars, the emancipation of women, technological advances, the increase in ready-to-wear clothing and the spread of chain stores have all contributed to the breakdown of the traditional differences in dress that marked the social distinctions of the past. All aspects of women's and men's clothing, including accessories, are described in detail in this book, and accurate descriptions of cut, trimmings, fastenings, materials and colours are included Analysis English costume, 1900-1950 Notes Bibliographyp.359-360. _ Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-360) Subject Clothing and dress -- History -- 20th century. Clothing and dress -- 20th century. Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century. Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- 20th century. Costume -- History -- 20th century. Costume -- History. Costume -- 20th century. Costume -- Great Britain -- History. Costume -- Great Britain. Author Cunnington, Phillis, 1887-1974, author LC no. 73173738 ISBN 0571095070 9780571095070

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