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ISBN
9780873385121
Book Title
Dressed for the Photographer : Ordinary Americans and Fashion, 1840-1900
Item Length
11.3 in
Publisher
Kent State University Press
Publication Year
1995
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.6 in
Author
Joan Severa
Genre
Design, Social Science
Topic
Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Popular Culture
Item Width
8.8 in
Item Weight
84.2 Oz
Number of Pages
614 Pages

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Fashion has always been a cultivating force. And during the 19th century--a time of great change--fashion was a powerful component in the development of American society. Through dress, average individuals could step beyond class divisions and venture into the world of the elite and privileged. Beginning in 1840, with the advent of the daguerreotype, that moment could be captured for a lifetime. In Dressed for the Photographer, Joan Severa gives a visual analysis of the dress of middle-class Americans from the mid-to-late 19th century. Using images and writings, she shows how even economically disadvantaged Americans could wear styles within a year or so of current fashion. This desire for fashion equality demonstrates that the possession of culture was more important than wealth or position in the community. Arranging the photographs by decades, Severa examines the material culture, expectations, and socioeconomic conditions that affected the clothing choices depicted. Her depth of knowledge regarding apparel allows her to date the images with a high degree of accuracy and to point out significant details that would elude most observers. The 272 photographs included in this volume show nearly the full range of stylistic details introduced during this period. Each photograph is accompanied with a commentary in which these details are fully explored. In presenting a broad overview of common fashion, Severa gathers letters and diaries as well as photographs from various sources across the United States. She provides graphic evidence that ordinary Americans, when dressed in their finest attire, appeared very much the same as their wealthier neighbors. But upon closer examination, these photographs often reveal inconsistencies that betray the actual economic status of the sitter. These fascinating photographs coupled with Severa's insights offer an added dimension to our understanding of 19th century Americans. Intended as an aid in dating costumes and photographs and as a guide for period costume replication, Dressed for the Photographer provides extensive information for understanding the social history and material culture of this period. It will be of interest to general readers as well as to social historians and those interested in fashion, costume, and material culture studies.

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Publisher
Kent State University Press
ISBN-10
0873385128
ISBN-13
9780873385121
eBay Product ID (ePID)
892733

Product Key Features

Book Title
Dressed for the Photographer : Ordinary Americans and Fashion, 1840-1900
Author
Joan Severa
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Popular Culture
Publication Year
1995
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Social Science
Number of Pages
614 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
11.3 in
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Item Weight
84.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gt610.S42 1995
Copyright Date
1995
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
95-001155
Dewey Decimal
391/.00973/09034
Dewey Edition
20

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  • by diakue_2
    Jun 01, 2021

    Vintage photos clearly explained.

    If you are into vintage photographs and clothing this is the book for you. I love the 19th century ,photographs, and clothing. Not only do you get all of these you get very informative narrative copy on various photos.

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  • by stovepipe5575
    Jan 03, 2009

    Great book - excellent reference

    This is a very useful tool to help our local historical society determine dates of old photographs, based on the clothes, hats, shoes, etc. worn.

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