{"product_id":"common-threads-a-parade-of-american-clothing-by-lee-hall","title":"Common Threads: A Parade of American Clothing by Lee Hall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003eFrom the breathtaking body decorations of native Americans to the oppressive austerity of their Puritan contemporaries' clothing, from the propriety of Victorian garb to free-and-easy Flapper elegance and the body-beautiful 1980s, this book looks at subjects such as the impact of Levi's riveted denim jeans, the drives for dress reform and the role of clothing in establishing and maintaining distinctions of class, race, age and gender.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 VersoHeading v_PwKgaj\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"VersoFlex v_EhCXFo VersoColumn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_fI v_6iavb9\" id=\"_R_5sr2b5bsnpfiutb_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003eThe common thread woven throughout this informative and well-illustrated history is that American clothing has evolved, not as a single entity, but from an array of influences on our multifaceted culture. Altered forever by the Industrial Revolution, \"textiles came to dominate the American economy\" as the styles and expectations of \"the new work force of expectant capitalists\" emerged. Ranging from the styles and influences of Native Americans to those of colonists, cowboys, movie stars, and sports heroes, and including the impact of \"the bicycle, the factory, and the office\" on dress reform, this anecdotal parade reflects the social, economic, and utilitarian factors behind the changes and the roles of clothing. Hall--author (e.g., Betty Parsons: Artist, Dealer, Collector , Abrams, 1991), painter, and former president of Rhode Island School of Design--reminds the reader how clothing styles affect everyone daily. A useful addition to Americana and clothing collections in academic libraries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e- Vicki Gadberry, Harris Media Ctr., Mars Hill Coll., N.C.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003eGreat condition. Hard Cover. Slip cover has very little to no wear. Overall, great readable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003eFirst Edition. Copyright 1992 by Lee Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003eISBN:\u003ca href=\"tel:0-8212-1900-6\"\u003e0-8212-1900-6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE WAY WE WORE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367102152956,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/Photoroom_20260928_122821_20fab89c-2fe2-4907-8808-8363f3eff66e.jpg?v=1790631384","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/products\/common-threads-a-parade-of-american-clothing-by-lee-hall","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}