Bridal Fashion 19001950 by Kathleen York

Bridal Fashion 19001950 by Kathleen York

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From homespun to haute couture, the dresses worn by American brides in the first half of the twentieth century had myriad influences. In this title, the author takes readers on a journey back in time, marking the changes that economics, popular culture, and even politics have made to style over the years.

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Bridal Fashion 19001950 by Kathleen York

Throughout history, brides have wanted to look special on their wedding day. Usually, what they wear is representative of women's clothing at the time, and as times change, so do the fashions. Bridal fashions are no exception. Living history expert Kathleen York examines the bridal fashions of early twentieth-century America in this colorful book that looks at wedding gowns, bridesmaids' gowns, and bridal accessories from the Edwardian era through World War II. With a particular focus on what everyday gals wore for their weddings, American Bridal Fashion explores the historical events and popular attitudes of five key decades and examines how they translated into women's clothing and bridal fashions. York looks at the evolution of bridal fashion, from curvy, corseted Gibson Girls to jazzy, boyish Flappers and from the penny-pinching weddings during the Great Depression to the basic, rationed wedding dresses worn during World War II. Charming photographs and illustrations detail the dresses and accessories worn by women of the early 1900s on one of the happiest days of their lives.n by women of the early 1900s on one of the happiest days of their lives.n by women of the early 1900s on one of the happiest days of their lives.n by women of the early 1900s on one of the happiest days of their lives.
Kathleen York is a living-history specialist who has been researching, writing, illustrating, publishing, and marketing books about historical clothing since 1980 (www.civilwarladies.com). An instructional design consultant, she has worked with such organizations as Kaplan Higher Education, Sears, the University of Illinois, and Walgreens.
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ISBN 13 9780747812005
ISBN 10 0747812004
Title Bridal Fashion 19001950
Author Kathleen York
Series Shire Library Usa
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2013-02-10
Number of pages 56
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.