The Heritage of Dress: Being Notes on the History and Evolution of Clothes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868-1952

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Heritage of Dress: Being Notes on the History and Evolution of Clothes" by Wilfred Mark Webb is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of clothing through various periods and cultures, drawing connections between societal norms and dress. It examines not only the functional aspects of clothing but also the artistic and ornamental elements that reflect the history of human civilization. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration into the relationship between humans and their clothing. Webb introduces the idea that dress plays a crucial role in expressing social status and personal identity in society. He discusses the origins of clothing, suggesting that both practicality and aesthetics were likely motivating factors in their adoption. The discussion touches on the immense diversity of clothing throughout human history and sets up the framework for a deeper examination of individual garments, their functions, and their transformations, emphasizing the significance of observing and understanding these cultural artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by eagkw, Chris Curnow, Google Print and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-05-10