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Exploring the evolution of children's fashion from the 18th century to the 1920s, this book features over 440 authentic photographs alongside extensive text. It addresses intriguing questions about historical clothing practices, such as why boys wore dresses and girls donned corsets, as well as the custom of swaddling infants. By intertwining fashion history with insights into childhood, it offers a comprehensive understanding of how societal values shaped children's clothing across different eras.
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The Child in Fashion, Kristina Harris
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The Child in Fashion
- Subtitle
- 1750 to 1920
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kristina Harris
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780764306396
- Category
- Design
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of children's fashion from the 18th century to the 1920s, this book features over 440 authentic photographs alongside extensive text. It addresses intriguing questions about historical clothing practices, such as why boys wore dresses and girls donned corsets, as well as the custom of swaddling infants. By intertwining fashion history with insights into childhood, it offers a comprehensive understanding of how societal values shaped children's clothing across different eras.