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American Style and Spirit: Fashions and Lives of the Roddis Family, 1850-1995

by Valerie Steele, Jane Bradbury, Edward Maeder
RM107.58 MYR
American Style and Spirit: Fashions and Lives of the Roddis Family, 1850-1995
American Style and Spirit: Fashions and Lives of the Roddis Family, 1850-1995

Chronicles fashion evolution through a family's wardrobe.

"American Style and Spirit" isn't just about clothes; it's a visual journey through the ages, with the Roddis family as your guide. The fabrics, designs, and styles serve as a unique storytelling medium, unveiling social changes and personal anecdotes tied to American history. If you're fond of fashion or history, or simply love exploring the intimate connections between garments and the past, this book could offer you an enlightening perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

American Style and Spirit: Fashions and Lives of the Roddis Family, 1850-1995

by Valerie Steele, Jane Bradbury, Edward Maeder
RM107.58 MYR
ISBN: 9781851778898
Authors: Valerie Steele, Jane Bradbury, Edward Maeder
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Date of Publication: 2016-11-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: American History, Biography Memoir, Art Books Monographs, Biography, Art and Photography, Social Justice, Crafts, Design, Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.71
(rated by 7 readers)

Description

American Style and Fashions and Lives of the Roddis Family, 1850–1995 presents a collection of garments and accessories from the Roddis family, beautifully preserved and complemented by archival objects, family photographs, and letters. Author Jane Bradbury describes the joy of discovering the clothes and presents them in the context of the various eras they were created in. This book is a must-have for every fashion enthusiast. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Chronicles fashion evolution through a family's wardrobe.

"American Style and Spirit" isn't just about clothes; it's a visual journey through the ages, with the Roddis family as your guide. The fabrics, designs, and styles serve as a unique storytelling medium, unveiling social changes and personal anecdotes tied to American history. If you're fond of fashion or history, or simply love exploring the intimate connections between garments and the past, this book could offer you an enlightening perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.