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Delve into the fascinating history of women's swimwear in the United States with "Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States" by Claudia B. Kidwell. This meticulously researched volume explores the evolution of bathing suits and women's clothing during the early 20th century, revealing how social history shaped fashion trends. Discover the changing styles, materials, and cultural significance of swimwear as women increasingly embraced aquatic recreation.
From modest beginnings to increasingly liberated designs, this book chronicles the development of women's bathing costumes and their impact on American society. A vital resource for anyone interested in textile and costume design, social history, and the history of water sports, this volume offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era of fashion and recreation. Explore the evolution of a garment and its connection to the changing roles of women in the United States.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Delve into the fascinating history of women's swimwear in the United States with "Women's Bathing and Swimming Costume in the United States" by Claudia B. Kidwell. This meticulously researched volume explores the evolution of bathing suits and women's clothing during the early 20th century, revealing how social history shaped fashion trends. Discover the changing styles, materials, and cultural significance of swimwear as women increasingly embraced aquatic recreation.
From modest beginnings to increasingly liberated designs, this book chronicles the development of women's bathing costumes and their impact on American society. A vital resource for anyone interested in textile and costume design, social history, and the history of water sports, this volume offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era of fashion and recreation. Explore the evolution of a garment and its connection to the changing roles of women in the United States.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.