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9781906672102

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Blueprints of Fashion

Wade Laboissonniere

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Blueprints of Fashion

Once upon a time, most clothes were sewn at home. Now and ever after, home-sewing patterns will provide the best blueprint to a time when suddenly everyone could dress like the models in magazines. The most popular 1940s styles-from couture to everyday workclothes, ensembles, sportswear, lingerie, and evening dresses, plus toys, needlework and gifts-are presented here in 550 color photographs of pattern envelopes from companies like Advance, Butterick, Hollywood, McCall, Simplicity, Vogue, and others. For the home seamstress, this will be a trip back in time. For artists, costume designers, and collectors it's an invaluable guide. The text outlines the beginnings of the huge pattern industry, its evolution and impact on fashion. A wide array of pattern-related items is presented including publications and advertising, display dolls, tools, and various forms of packaging. The pattern envelope illustrations are wonderful period drawings of '40s fashions. A refreshing approach and an important first book on this growing field of interest. --This text refers to an alternate Paperb...

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The 1940s (American Popular Culture Through History)

Robert C. Sickels

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The Age of Doubt

William Graebner

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#7

The American Look

Rebecca Arnold

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#6

The 1940s (Decades of the 20th Century)

Nick Yapp

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Charles A. Wills

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American Culture in the 1940s (Twentieth Century American Culture)

Jacqueline Foertsch

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Mike Brown

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David Goodis

David Goodis
Robert Polito

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The 1940s



"The 1940s: A Brief History" presents a comprehensive look at the decade of “The Greatest Generation.” This compact digital compendium helps you track the diverse forces that shaped the decade. You’ll explore the exciting history behind the decade’s biggest cultural, political, and technological standouts.

You’ll also gain valuable insight into groundbreaking events and major figures from the 1940s, including: World War II Rosie the Riveter, Charlie Chaplin, and FDR Inception of the Cold War The Baby Boom Creation of the Modern Jet Invention of Nuclear Warfare, X-Ray Technology, and Velcro

...and more. Stunning photos coupled with rarely-seen historical video footage provide added dimension throughout this Brief History.

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A Brief History (Enhanced Version)

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1940s Hairstyles

Daniela Turudich

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