The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion By Alison Marie Behnke
Publisher
Lerner
Imprint
Twenty-First Century
ISBN
Series Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion By Alison Marie Behnke
9780761358923
Awards and Honors NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2012, History/Life & Culture in the AmericasThe Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
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SKU
9780761358923J
The Depression and World War II did not prevent men and women from looking their best. With glamorous icons such as Marlene Dietrich and Clark Gable as inspiration, fashions reflected the cultural, economic, and societal realities of the era. Covering topics from the rise of sportswear and the bikini and what they meant for women, to what zoot suits represented for minority groups, this engaging title informs and entertains. The book includes many archival photos that show elements discussed in the text as well as a time line, glossary, bibliography, further reading and Web sites list, an index, and source notes. This well-designed, fascinating title will wow history buffs and fashion enthusiasts alike.
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