From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Valery Garrett Primary Author mixed material bibliography English Tuttle Publishing 2008 monographic en English

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240 pages Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China. A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include: Dress of the Qing Manchu Rulers 1644-1911 Dress of the Manchu Consorts 1644-1911 Attire of Mandarins and Merchants Attire of Chinese Women Republican Dress 1912-1949 Clothing of the Lower Classes Clothing for Children Dress in New China 1950-2006 From Imperial robes to foot binding to the cheongsam, Chinese Dress spotlights traditional Chinese dress against a background of historical, cultural and social change, opening a fascinating window for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of China, Chinese culture and Chinese fashion history. 646.4 GAR c9780804836630 Lasalle College Jakarta Library Catalogue 646.4 GAR c FD10382 Fashion Design 646.4 GAR c 1813 2019-01-21 10:54:38 2019-01-21 10:55:21 machine generated