Orchids

Anja Klaffenbach, 2023

Overview

This volume offers an unprecedented look at the everyday clothing of American women over 200 years, from Girl Scout uniforms to business suits and fast-food worker attire. It highlights how women from diverse backgrounds have lived, worked, and dressed, focusing on ordinary garments often neglected in fashion histories. The book showcases over 300 items from the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection, each with stories about its wearer, maker, or buyer, and its historical context. It traces the evolution of women's roles through the lens of dress, featuring both modest, inexpensive pieces and unique examples of resourcefulness.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in social history and the evolution of women's roles.
• Fashion enthusiasts seeking a perspective beyond haute couture.
• Those interested in the history of American everyday life and material culture.

Key features

• Hardback binding.
• Published in 2023.
• 208 pages.
• ISBN: 9783961715480.
• Publisher: ACC-distribution titles.
• Dimensions: 195x240 mm.