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Fashion Victims: The Dangers Of Dress Past And Present
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From Insidious Murder Weapons To Blazeigniting Crinolines, Clothing Has Been The Cause Of Death, Disease And Madness Throughout History, By Accident And Design. Clothing Is Designed To Protect, Shield And Comfort Us, Yet Lurking Amongst Seemingly Innocuous Garments We Find Hats Laced With Mercury, Frocks Laden With Arsenic And Literally 'Dropdead Gorgeous' Gowns.Fabulously Gory And Gruesome, Fashion Victims Takes The Reader On A Fascinating Journey Through The Lethal History Of Women'S, Men'S And Children'S Dress, In Myth And Reality. Drawing Upon Surviving Fashion Objects And Numerous Visual And Textual Sources, Encompassing Louseridden Military Uniforms, Accounts Of The Fiery Deaths Of Oscar Wilde'S Halfsisters And Dancer Isadora Duncan'S Accidental Strangulation By Entangled Scarf; The Book Explores How Garments Have Tormented Those Who Made And Wore Them, And Harmed Animals And The Environment In The Process. Vividly Chronicling Evidence From Greek Mythology To The Present Day, Matthews David Puts Everyday Apparel Under The Microscope And Unpicks The Dark Side Of Fashion.Fashion Victims Is Lavishly Illustrated With Over 125 Images And Is A Remarkable Resource For Everyone From Scholars And Students To Fashion Enthusiasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fashion Victims: The Dangers of Dress Past and Present'? A: 'Fashion Victims' explores the history of clothing and its often lethal consequences, highlighting how garments have caused death, disease, and environmental harm throughout the ages.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Matthews David, Alison.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fashion Victims' have? A: 'Fashion Victims' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Fashion Victims' published? A: 'Fashion Victims' was published on July 13, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Fashion Victims' is a remarkable resource for scholars, students, and fashion enthusiasts alike.
- Q: What illustrations are included in the book? A: 'Fashion Victims' is lavishly illustrated with over 125 images, enhancing the reader's understanding of the subject matter.
- Q: Does the book cover modern fashion as well? A: Yes, the book chronicles evidence from Greek mythology to present-day fashion, examining the dark side of clothing throughout history.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding historical clothing practices? A: 'Fashion Victims' delves into various historical clothing practices and their impacts, making it a useful resource for understanding these topics.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: 'Fashion Victims' is aimed at anyone interested in fashion history, including academics, students, and general readers.