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Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress by Mary Philadelphia Merrifield is an enlightening read that beautifully explores the complexities of fashion through history. In this book, Merrifield delves into the concept of dress as an art form, dissecting its evolution and significance over the centuries.

One aspect I truly appreciated about this book is Merrifield's comprehensive research and meticulous attention to detail. She leaves no stone unturned when examining various historical periods, cultures, and their respective fashion trends. From ancient civilizations to the Renaissance and beyond, the reader is taken on a captivating journey through time, gaining a deeper understanding of how clothing has not only shaped societies but also reflected the prevalent beliefs, ideologies, and social structures.

Merrifield's writing style is both engaging and informative. She effortlessly combines factual information with insightful analysis, allowing the reader to comprehend the broader cultural context surrounding fashion at different times. Moreover, she presents her findings in a manner accessible to both experts and newcomers to the subject, making it an inclusive read for all.

Apart from the exploration of fashion throughout history, Merrifield also provides valuable suggestions on children's dress. She emphasizes the importance of considering children as unique individuals with their own sense of identity and style, encouraging parents and caretakers to dress them accordingly. Through her thoughtful recommendations, she encourages embracing creativity, individuality, and comfort when it comes to children's fashion.

One minor drawback of Dress as a Fine Art is its dense content at times. Merrifield's extensive research and passion for the subject sometimes result in a text that can feel weighty and scholarly. However, for those genuinely interested in delving deep into historical fashions and exploring the various influences that have shaped them, this aspect may be seen as a positive attribute rather than a weakness.

In summary, Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of fashion as an art form. Mary Philadelphia Merrifield's expertise and enthusiasm shine through in this book, providing readers with insightful perspectives on the significance of dress throughout history. Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, a historian, or simply looking to expand your knowledge on cultural practices, this book is a valuable addition to any bookshelf.

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Transcriber's Notes:

For the text version, the capitalization on the title page was adjusted to attempt to preserve relative importance of the text on the page. Chapter descriptions in the Table of Contents were changed from all caps to Title Case. Small caps elsewhere were converted to all caps. Gesperrt (spaced out lettering), used in various places in the front matter, and for chapter numbers, was not retained.

Words in italics are surrounded by underscores .

Punctuation varies widely and was kept as printed; most other inconsistencies were kept as printed. Inconsistencies in spelling retained, along with the few corrections made, are listed at the end of this text.

The original plates do not have captions. To make it easier for the reader to check the text against the description of the figures, the contents of each "List of Illustrations" entry has been copied into the illustration tag for the corresponding plate. Except for the frontispiece (Pl. 1), the captions for the plates have been moved from the original mid paragraph placement to between paragraphs.

[Illustration: Pl. 1.

Figure 1. Head dress of Lady Ardene. 2. A kind of hat. 3. Steeple head dress. 4, 6. Head dresses of Lady Rolestone. 5... Continue reading book >>




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