The Medieval World
The Medieval World
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Chelsea House
Just the Series: Costume And Fashion Source Books   

Series and Publisher: Costume And Fashion Source Books   

Annotation: Introduces the clothing worn during the Middle Ages, discussing fabrics, accessories, and the various styles of dress of men, women, and different classes of society, along with suggestions for creating authentic replicas.
Genre: [Cultural studies]
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #4118109
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Chelsea House
Copyright Date: 2009
Edition Date: 2009 Release Date: 03/01/09
Pages: 64 pages
ISBN: 1-604-13378-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-604-13378-3
Dewey: 391.00902
LCCN: 2008047259
Dimensions: 28 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

ELGIN, Kathy . The Medieval World . ISBN 978-1-60413-378-3 . LC 2008047259. MCEVOY, Anne . The 1920s and 1930s . ISBN 978-1-60413-383-7 . LC 2009001236. MCEVOY, Anne . The American West . ISBN 978-1-60413-382-0 . LC 2008047261. ROONEY, Anne . The 1950s and 1960s . ISBN 978-1-60413-385-1 . LC 2008047260. STEER, Deirdre Clancy . The 1980s and 1990s . ISBN 978-1-60413-386-8 . LC 2009006700. STEER, Deirdre Clancy & Amela Baksic . Colonial America . ISBN 978-1-60413-380-6 . LC 2008047257. TASCHEK, Karen . The Civil War . ISBN 978-1-60413-381-3 . LC 2008047262. ea vol: 64p. (Costume & Fashion Source Bks.). diags. illus. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Chelsea House . 2009. Tr $35. Gr 6 Up In a clear, engaging style, the authors describe how gender, occasion, class, and social clime affected fashion during commonly studied Western decades and eras. Fashion-forward individuals (Elizabeth I, Princess Diana, and Madonna, to name a few) from various ages are mentioned and their influence on style is described. Each volume is profusely and gorgeously illustrated with period paintings and photographs, movie and TV stills, design sketches, and photographs from period reenactments. Each illustration is captioned with intriguing, relevant facts that enhance the text. Sidebars incorporate descriptive passages from period letters, diaries, books, and magazines, or highlight etiquette, trends, and inventions in fashion. One sidebar details how the manufacturing of some Civil War uniforms introduced the word "shoddy" into the American vocabulary. Another explains how good clothing was so precious in Elizabethan England that it was bequested in wills. Given that there are such a wide variety of illustrations, the overall effect is remarkably cohesive. The use of celebrities will draw in many readers, and the authors' emphasis on fashion's integral part in history will assist researchers. This series meets the need for quality material about fashion history with competence and appeal. Jennifer Prince, Fairview Public Library, NC

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 7-12
The Medieval Worldfocuses on the styles found in Europe from 1340 to 1460, which is most frequently represented as "medieval" in movies, TV, books, and art. During this time, wool was widely available, the length of clothing indicated one's wealth, and luxurious fabrics from the East, such as silks, brocades, and damasks, were in demand among the rich. Tapestries from the time period, pictures from movies and plays, and detailed photographs show the clothing and accessories men and women, rich and poor, wore during the medieval period.Chapters include:The World of the Middle AgesWhat My Lady WoreWhat the Lord of the Manor WoreKnights and SoldiersWhat the Common People WoreHats, Hose, Girdles, and GlovesA Fair Field Full of Folk.

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The Medieval World focuses on the styles found in Europe from 1340 to 1460, which is most frequently represented as ""medieval"" in movies, TV, books, and art. During this time, wool was widely available, the length of clothing indicated one's wealth, and luxurious fabrics from the East, such as silks, brocades, and damasks, were in demand among the rich. Tapestries from the time period, pictures from movies and plays, and detailed photographs show the clothing and accessories men and women, rich and poor, wore during the medieval period. Chapters of this title include: The World of the Middle Ages; What My Lady Wore; What the Lord of the Manor Wore; Knights and Soldiers; What the Common People Wore; Hats, Hose, Girdles, and Gloves; and, A Fair Field Full of Folk.


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