The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing through American History, 1900 to the Present: Volume 1, 1900-1949

Fashion influences how we view other people and how we view ourselves. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History - Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides descriptions of styles of clothes that men, women, and children have worn in the U.S. since 1900, and, as important, why they wore them. In addition to chapters describing fashion trends and types of clothes, this work examines the impact that cultural history has on fashion and how fashion may serve as an impetus for change in society. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on cultural life and fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides of web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations. Fashion is not for the exclusive use of the social elite and the rich, nor can it be simply dismissed as just showing off. We use fashion to express who we are and what we think, to project an image, to bolster our confidence, and to attract partners. Research for this reference set was conducted through numerous primary and secondary resources on fashion and history and covers topics both profound and more lighthearted, such as-- The influence of the Great Depression on fashion How the fashion industry has communicated with the public, from the 1900s through the 2000s How ethnic looks got started The disappearance of gloves and hats from female fashion What men wore to work in the 1970s Michael Jackson's popularization of leather jackets with zippers and chains The origin of the baggy pants look for boys and young men The women's movement's effects on fashion Pictures, extensive glossaries, and timelines help bring all of this information into sharper focus. Resource guides featuring print materials, Web sites, and videos offer selected works for further research and inquiry. A comprehensive general bibliography also provides a large number of publications essential to the study of clothing and social history in the U.S. from 1900 to the present. Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 10 THE TWENTIETH AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURIES......Page 11 Chronology of World and Fashion Events, 1900-1949......Page 14 PART I - The Social Significance of Dress, 1900-1949......Page 22 1. The United States in 1900-1949: An Overview......Page 24 POLITICS IN AMERICA......Page 26 ETHNICITY IN AMERICA......Page 27 ART AND ENTERTAINMENT......Page 28 DAILY LIFE......Page 30 THE CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN......Page 31 SEXUALITY AND MORALITY......Page 32 GROWING UP IN AMERICA......Page 33 FASHION......Page 35 2. Political and Cultural Events......Page 40 THE 1900s......Page 42 THE 1910s......Page 49 THE 1920s......Page 54 THE 1930s......Page 60 THE 1940s......Page 65 3. Art and Entertainment......Page 74 THE 1900s......Page 76 THE 1910s......Page 82 THE 1920s......Page 87 THE 1930s......Page 92 THE 1940s......Page 99 4. Daily Life......Page 109 THE 1900s......Page 111 THE 1910s......Page 117 THE 1920s......Page 122 THE 1930s......Page 127 THE 1940s......Page 129 5. The Individual and Family......Page 136 THE 1900s......Page 138 THE 1910s......Page 147 THE 1920s......Page 151 THE 1930s......Page 159 THE 1940s......Page 161 PART II - Fashion and the Fashion Industry, 1900-1949......Page 168 6. The Business of Fashion......Page 170 HAUTE COUTURE......Page 171 READY-TO-WEAR......Page 176 RETAIL OPERATIONS......Page 179 FASHION COMMUNICATION......Page 182 FASHION TECHNOLOGY......Page 186 7. Women's Fashions......Page 190 1900–1908, THE EDWARDIAN OR LA BELLE EPOQUE ERA......Page 192 1909–1914, EMPIRE REVIVAL......Page 201 1914–1919, WORLD WAR I......Page 209 1920s, THE JAZZ AGE......Page 218 1930s, THE GREAT DEPRESSION......Page 232 1940–1946, WORLD WAR I I......Page 244 1947–1949, THE NEW LOOK......Page 258 OVERVIEW......Page 268 THE 1900s......Page 269 THE 1910s......Page 277 1920s, THE JAZZ AGE......Page 284 1930s, THE GREAT DEPRESSION......Page 293 1940s, WORLD WAR I I......Page 301 9. Children's Fashions......Page 310 THE 1900s......Page 312 THE 1910s......Page 318 1920s, THE JAZZ AGE......Page 328 1930s, THE GREAT DEPRESSION......Page 337 1940s, WORLD WAR I I......Page 347 Glossary, 1900-1949......Page 362 Resource Guide, 1900-1949......Page 368 ,......Page 375 Cumulative Index......Page 382 About the Contributors......Page 412 Colour Plates......Page 414 Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History-Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides two levels of information: descriptions of styles of clothes that Americans have worn and, as important, why they wore those types of clothes. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that each examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides listing web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations.Fashion influences how we view other people and how we view ourselves. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History - Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides descriptions of styles of clothes that men, women, and children have worn in the U.S. since 1900, and, as important, why they wore them. In addition to chapters describing fashion trends and types of clothes, this work examines the impact that cultural history has on fashion and how fashion may serve as an impetus for change in society. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on cultural life and fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides of web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations.Fashion is not for the exclusive use of the social elite and the rich, nor can it be simply dismissed as just showing off. We use fashion to express who we are and what we think, to project an image, to bolster our confidence, and to attract partners. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History-Twentieth Century to the Present . This fascinating reference set provides two levels of descriptions of styles of clothes that Americans have worn and, as important, why they wore those types of clothes. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that each examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides listing web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations. Fashion influences how we view other people and how we view ourselves. Find out what we wore and why we wore it in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing in American History - Twentieth Century to the Present. This fascinating reference set provides descriptions of styles of clothes that men, women, and children have worn in the U.S. since 1900, and, as important, why they wore them. In addition to chapters describing fashion trends and types of clothes, this work examines the impact that cultural history has on fashion and how fashion may serve as an impetus for change in society. With volume one covering 1900-1949 and volume two covering 1950 to the present, the first half of each volume provides four chapters that examine the impact that political and cultural events, arts and entertainment, daily life, and family structures have on cultural life and fashion. The second half of each volume describes the important and everyday fashion and styles of the period, decade by decade, for women, men, and children. The set also includes helpful timelines; resource guides of web sites, videos, and print publications; an extensive glossary; and illustrations. Fashion is not for the exclusive use of the social elite and the rich, nor can it be simply dismissed as just showing off. We use fashion to express who we are and what we think, to project an image, to bolster our confidence, and to attract partners. V. 1. 1900-1949 / Amy T. Peterson, General Editor -- V. 2. 1950-present / Ann T. Kellogg, General Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.