Why'd they wear that? : fashion as the mirror of history
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Author
Albee, Sarah,
Contributors
Gunn, Tim, writer of foreword.
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781426319198 (hbk.), 1426319193 (hbk.), 9781426319204 (reinforced library binding), 1426319207 (reinforced library binding)
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
1190L
Status
On Shelf
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015].
Language
English
ISBN
9781426319198 (hbk.), 1426319193 (hbk.), 9781426319204 (reinforced library binding), 1426319207 (reinforced library binding)
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8.4, 7 Points
Lexile measure
1190

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-186) and index.
Description
Learn about outrageous, politically-perilous, funky, disgusting, regrettable, and life-threatening creations people have worn throughout the course of human history, all the way up to the present day. From spats and togas to hoop skirts and hair shirts, why people wore what they did is an illuminating way to look at the social, economic, political, and moral climates throughout history.
Target Audience
1190L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,8.4,7,179311

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LC Subjects
Clothing and dress -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Fashion -- History -- Juvenile literature.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Clothing and dress.
Fashion.
History.
Juvenile works.
Other Subjects
Clothing -- Juvenile literature.
Gender expression -- Juvenile literature.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Albee, S., & Gunn, T. (2015). Why'd they wear that?: fashion as the mirror of history . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Albee, Sarah and Tim, Gunn. 2015. Why'd They Wear That?: Fashion As the Mirror of History. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Albee, Sarah and Tim, Gunn. Why'd They Wear That?: Fashion As the Mirror of History National Geographic, 2015.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Albee, Sarah,, and Tim Gunn. Why'd They Wear That?: Fashion As the Mirror of History National Geographic, 2015.

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