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Killer Fashion : Poisonous Petticoats, Strangulating Scarves, and Other Deadly Garments Throughout History.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Wright, Jennifer.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Clothing and dress--Humor.
Clothing and dress.
Clothing and dress--Health aspects.
Product safety.
Death--Miscellanea.
Death.
Death--Humor.
Hazardous substances.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (21 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Cork : Andrews McMeel, 2017.
Summary:
"A beautifully illustrated book about deadly fashion--real historical stories of strangulation by scarves, neckbreaking high heels, and riot-causing top hats--from the author of the popular histories "Get Well Soon" and "It Ended Badly"... A darkly comic book about some surprisingly lethal garments. Featuring stories like the untimely demise of dancer Isadora Duncan caused by her signature red scarf and the bloody riot that greeted the appearance of the first top hat, among many others, these bite-size accounts will frighten and delight. Killer Fashion includes over twenty of these short tales along with beautiful full-page illustrations. Both morbid and humorous, this book will appeal to fans of Edward Gorey and dark historical trivia"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Intro
Title
Killer Fashion
Sources
Copyright
Other titles from Andrews McMeel Publishing.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9781449489076
1449489079
OCLC:
1102158864

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