The Mode in Furs: A Historical Survey with 680 Illustrations AUTH-4089272 persistence

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ISBN10: 166242213X

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ISBN13: 9781250624505

The Mode in Furs: A Historical Survey with 680 Illustrations AUTH-4089272 persistenceFrom 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