Gloves An Illustrated History |
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| Author:
| Cumming, Valerie |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4725-3348-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2016 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Visual Arts |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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From luxuriously embroidered opera gloves to high tech astronaut gloves, these enduring accessories take an astounding variety of forms and styles and are laden with symbolic meaning as well as practical purpose.a a This lavishly illustrated book explores the history and significance of gloves chronologically, focussing on the 16th century to the present day.a Examples span fabulously elaborate royal pairs of the 17th century to 20th century couture designs by Schiaparelli and...
More DescriptionFrom luxuriously embroidered opera gloves to high tech astronaut gloves, these enduring accessories take an astounding variety of forms and styles and are laden with symbolic meaning as well as practical purpose.a a
This lavishly illustrated book explores the history and significance of gloves chronologically, focussing on the 16th century to the present day.a Examples span fabulously elaborate royal pairs of the 17th century to 20th century couture designs by Schiaparelli and Prada, from centuries old labourer's gloves to ingenious contemporary designs for protection in hazardous environments.
Written by expert dress historian Valerie Cumming, Gloves is a comprehensive, authoritative yet highly accessible book designed for students, scholars and anyone interested in fashion.