Hats and Headwear around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (945 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1610690621 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 531 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great read, enjoyable and super informative Since I've often worn hatslike daily I got this as a Christmas gift (from a clueless boss) and thought hmmm. Well, I just finished reading and it was really, really intresting. Although I skipped around alot since it can be read that way and is useful in looking up info, the ma. More illustrations would have made this a more helpful book. Markas Henry More illustrations would have made this a more helpful book. Unfortunately the user has to know what to look for in order to identify a hat or headwear item.. Herrick Lidstone said Great reference and read. Comprehensive and well written. Read about the Garibaldi hat. Thoroughly researched and written by a Ph.D. For the rest of is.
Beverly Chico, PhD, is history/humanities professor at Regis University in Denver, CO.
Overall, this is a nice addition to any library with patrons interested in fashion or the history of clothing. See also and further-reading notes accompany entries, and valuable images are sprinkled throughout—although there are not nearly enough. Some of the most interesting facts can be found in the sidebars—for example, the term hat trick was coined during an 1858 cricket match. Having studied headwear for nearly half a decade, the author is well versed and shows a loving affinity for the
This concise encyclopedia examines headwear around the world, from ancient times to the modern era, comprising entries that address cultural significance, religion, historical events, geography, demographic and ethnic issues, fashion, and contemporary trends.• Vividly documents the fundamental human experience and universal practice of adorning the head • Highlights the global community and cultural linkages of headwear function, material, and style • Directly relates hats to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, usage, and form • Enables greater understanding of human diversity throughout time by tracing the development of headgear • Provides dozens of sidebars to pique reader interest and offer short, witty, funny, or pertinent content