by The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing Through American History 1900 to the Present (pdf)
A 1947 photo of various swimsuits. [AP/Wide World Photos]
An evening dress with lobster print, designed
by Elsa Schiaparelli in collaboration with
Salvador Dali. [AP/Wide World Photos]
Document Outline
Cover
Copyright
Contents
Preface THE TWENTIETH AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURIES
Chronology of World and Fashion Events, 1900-1949
PART I - The Social Significance of Dress, 1900-1949 1. The United States in 1900-1949: An Overview POLITICS IN AMERICA
ETHNICITY IN AMERICA
ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
DAILY LIFE
THE CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN
SEXUALITY AND MORALITY
GROWING UP IN AMERICA
FASHION
2. Political and Cultural Events THE 1900s
THE 1910s
THE 1920s
THE 1930s
THE 1940s
3. Art and Entertainment THE 1900s
THE 1910s
THE 1920s
THE 1930s
THE 1940s
4. Daily Life THE 1900s
THE 1910s
THE 1920s
THE 1930s
THE 1940s
5. The Individual and Family THE 1900s
THE 1910s
THE 1920s
THE 1930s
THE 1940s
PART II - Fashion and the Fashion Industry, 1900-1949 6. The Business of Fashion HAUTE COUTURE
READY-TO-WEAR
RETAIL OPERATIONS
FASHION COMMUNICATION
FASHION TECHNOLOGY
7. Women's Fashions 1900–1908, THE EDWARDIAN OR LA BELLE EPOQUE ERA
1909–1914, EMPIRE REVIVAL
1914–1919, WORLD WAR I
1920s, THE JAZZ AGE
1930s, THE GREAT DEPRESSION
1940–1946, WORLD WAR I I
1947–1949, THE NEW LOOK
8. Men's Fashions OVERVIEW
THE 1900s
THE 1910s
1920s, THE JAZZ AGE
1930s, THE GREAT DEPRESSION
1940s, WORLD WAR I I
9. Children's Fashions THE 1900s
THE 1910s
1920s, THE JAZZ AGE
1930s, THE GREAT DEPRESSION
1940s, WORLD WAR I I
Glossary, 1900-1949
Resource Guide, 1900-1949 ,
Cumulative Index
About the Contributors
Colour Plates