Tag: Fashions

Fashions of a Decade The 1930s


Free Download Maria Costantino, "Fashions of a Decade: The 1930s"
English | 2006 | pages: 65 | ISBN: 0816067198 | PDF | 20,3 mb
Examines the role of fashion as it made its way through the Great Depression, exploring the social and cultural aspects of history through a softer lens. Cheaper fabrics that imitated luxury items such as nylon and artificial silks became popular, along with clothing that featured a more muted palette and longer, more flowing lines.

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1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company


Free Download 1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company By Altman & Co.
1998 | 128 Pages | ISBN: 0486402932 | EPUB | 46 MB
Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women’s clothing and accessories appear among these highlights from rare 1920s B. Altman & Company catalogs. Stylized drawings of flappers depict sophisticated dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, and more. A selection of attire for men and children is included.

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Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from La Mode Illustrée


Free Download JoAnne Olian, "Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from "La Mode Illustrée""
English | 1997 | ISBN: 048629711X | EPUB | pages: 256 | 21.1 mb
Over 1,000 illustrations, meticulously reproduced from rare issues of renowned fashion magazine, present a striking array of women’s fashions from 1860 to 1914: elegant evening and dinner gowns, stylish daywear, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, mourning clothes, cycling outfits and much more; plus detailed renderings of shoes, hats, parasols, and other accessories.

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Crochet Scarves Fabulous Fashions – Various Techniques


Free Download Crochet Scarves: Fabulous Fashions – Various Techniques By Sharon Hernes Silverman
2012 | 160 Pages | ISBN: 081170081X | EPUB | 7 MB
Crochet Scarves: Fabulous Fashions – Various Techniques | Вязание крючком, шарфы: Сказочная мода – Различные методы It is a good thing that you can never have too many scarves because you will want to make every single pattern in this book! … An absolute pleasure! –Tammy Hildebrand, Crochet Guild of America. mirknig.comSharon makes inventive use of classic crochet techniques to create striking modern designs. –Crochet Insider21 original patterns in a variety of styles, colors, yarns, stitch patterns, and techniques–including traditional crochet, Tunisian crochet, and broomstick lace crochet–for beginning through experienced crochetersEasy-to-follow patterns supplemented with hundreds of detailed technique photosSymbol charts give readers a visual guide to every patternIncludes a visual index and list of resources.

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Medieval Fashions Coloring Book


Free Download Medieval Fashions Coloring Book by Tom Tierney
English | 1998 | ISBN: 0486401448 | 52 Pages | PDF | 26.2 MB
From the humble garb of peasants to the elaborate styles of the nobility, this meticulously researched coloring book offers expertly rendered illustrations of medieval costumes.

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Customs and Fashions in Old New England [Audiobook]


Free Download Customs and Fashions in Old New England (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CCSVN4KJ | 2023 | 11 hours and 46 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 334 MB
Author: Alice Morse Earle
Narrator: Joseph Tabler

"Customs and Fashions in Old New England," authored by Alice Morse Earle, takes listeners on an enthralling trip through the cultural, social, and daily lives of New England’s early immigrants. As the title character is so indulgent, listeners are forced to keep listeners to find out what happens next. Earle’s book, published in the late 1800s, is an in-depth look at the practices, traditions, and material culture that created the region’s history. Earle uses significant research and a colorful narrative to dive into the many dimensions of life in colonial New England. Not only does the book illustrate daily life in detail, but it also goes into the social conventions and ideals that governed colonial relationships. This book has been classified as a history and nonfiction work, and it is a fantastic compilation of concepts that have been condensed into a single draft for readers of various ages to read.

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