The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress by Mary Brooks Picken

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The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress by Mary Brooks Picken

This vintage book contains an exhaustive dictionary of fashion terms, with instructions for pronunciation, brief explanations, and lists of synonyms. Timeless and comprehensive, The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress will be of utility to those involved in the fashion industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: Belts, Bindings, Blouses, Bobs, Bodices, Bonnets, Boots, Bows, Bracelets, Braids, Buckles, Bustles, Buttons, Buttonholes, Canvas, Caps, Capes, Checks, Coats, Collars, Color, Combs, Cottons, Crepes, Cuffs, Dots, Dress and Dresses, Dyeing, Embroideries, Eyelets, Fabric, Fancy Dress, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of textiles and weaving. This book was first published in 1939.
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ISBN 13 9781446508664
ISBN 10 1446508668
Title The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress
Author Mary Brooks Picken
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Read Books
Year published 2010-11-09
Number of pages 186
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.