History of American Dress from the 15th and 16th Century Through 1965

This book crosses the bounds between textbook, and American fashion history. With over fifty illustrations, it is a great companion for anyone interested in American history, clothing design, costuming, stagecraft, or dramatic arts and industrial design. While it's primary emphasis is on American clothing from the very beginnings of the country, and the social, economic, technological, necessary changes in clothing design, it also makes a great general reference for anyone interested in American clothing.