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The Fashionable Fan
Bella Veksler
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Description for The Fashionable Fan
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, 215 color and 46 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK; WCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 289 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1360.
Fans--they are mysterious and magical, and have been elevated to an art form by the great artists and decorators. They can be viewed as a tangible extension of femininity, style, and elegance. This book tells the fascinating tale of the fan as both a charming fashion accessory and a sophisticated mirror reflecting the changes in fashion and culture over time. Covering medieval times to the twentieth century, individual chapters trace the history of fans and their relationship to the major fashion trends of each era. Over 255 images, including dramatic original photos as well as historical illustrations, showcase fans made ... Read more
Fans--they are mysterious and magical, and have been elevated to an art form by the great artists and decorators. They can be viewed as a tangible extension of femininity, style, and elegance. This book tells the fascinating tale of the fan as both a charming fashion accessory and a sophisticated mirror reflecting the changes in fashion and culture over time. Covering medieval times to the twentieth century, individual chapters trace the history of fans and their relationship to the major fashion trends of each era. Over 255 images, including dramatic original photos as well as historical illustrations, showcase fans made ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764311000
SKU
V9780764311000
Shipping Time
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About Bella Veksler
Bella Veksler is a professor of Fashion History and Fashion Design at Drexel University and Art Institute in Philadelphia. She is also the author of Lace: The Poetry of Fashion**.
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