Synopses & Reviews
From prehistoric garments to modern high-fashion designs, this unique survey traces the history of furs and fur accessories. R. Turner Wilcox, a former fashion editor for
Women's Wear Daily, begins with practical uses of reindeer hides and bearskins for warmth during the Stone Age. Advancing to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome, she defines fur's role as a status symbol during the Renaissance and its eventual adoption by wearers outside the aristocracy.
The 680 drawings that illustrate this volume depict furs of all times and places: panther skins of Egyptian high priests, ermine mantles of French queens, sealskin trousers of Alaskan Eskimos, and raccoon coats of American college students. Chronological entries include introductions for each era, and a helpful glossary of furs features images of their animal sources. Professional designers and costumers as well as amateurs with an interest in furs will find this volume a valuable reference.
Synopsis
These 680 detailed drawings depict the history of fur garments, from their practical use in cold climates to their display as a badge of royalty. Chronological entries include introductions for each era and range from panther skins worn by ancient Egyptian priests to high fashion designs by Dior. Glossary.
Synopsis
Nearly 700 detailed drawings of fur garments range from their practical use in cold climates to their display as status symbols. Chronological entries include introductions for each era. Glossary.
Table of Contents
1. From Earliest Times Through Byzantine2. Medieval Europe3. Renaissant Europe4. The Seventeenth Century5. The Eighteenth Century6. The Nineteenth Century7. The Twentieth Century8. Fur ManufactureGlossary of FursBibliography