Life And Fashion In America, 1650-1900 is a comprehensive book written by Paul McPharlin that explores the evolution of fashion and lifestyle in America over the course of 250 years. The book delves into the social, economic, and cultural factors that influenced fashion trends during this time period, and provides a detailed account of the clothing, accessories, and hairstyles that were popular among different social classes.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific era in American history. The first chapter covers the colonial period, from 1650 to 1750, and examines the clothing worn by early settlers and the influence of European fashion on American dress. Subsequent chapters explore the revolutionary period, the early republic, the Victorian era, and the turn of the 20th century.Throughout the book, McPharlin draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, letters, and fashion magazines, to provide a vivid and engaging account of life and fashion in America. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the clothing and accessories of each era to life.Life And Fashion In America, 1650-1900 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fashion, as well as those interested in American social history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the changing attitudes and values of American society over the course of two and a half centuries, and provides valuable insight into the role that fashion played in shaping American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
