| Author |
Burbank, Emily |
| Title |
Woman as Decoration
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Cori Samuel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Woman as Decoration" by Emily Burbank is a guide on women's fashion and costume design written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the art of dressing well, emphasizing the role of women as vital elements in the decorative scheme of any setting. It aims to provide readers with principles for understanding their own types and how to enhance their appearance through appropriate choice of costumes in various contexts. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to study the historical context of women's attire while guiding modern women to create effective and decorative costumes for daily life and special occasions. Burbank highlights the importance of grasping fundamental rules about line, color, and appropriateness, with an emphasis on understanding one's own body type and employing techniques that celebrate individual strengths. She also touches on the psychological aspects of clothing, illustrating how attire can influence a woman's demeanor and presence in society. Overall, the introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of fashion as both an art and a means of personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Costume
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| Subject |
Women's clothing
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18901 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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