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Gloves An Intimate History.
A captivating history of gloves both real and mythical, practical and high fashion.This beautifully illustrated history of gloves draws on examples from across the world to explore their cultural significance. From hand-knitted mittens to exquisitely embroidered confections, and from the three-finge...
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Reaktion Books, Limited,
2022.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- One: 'Musk-scented, fragrant, invented by Venus': Early Gloves
- Two: Tranks, Forgits and Quirks: Making Gloves
- Three: 'Tear at the Thumb, Troubles to Come': The Language of Gloves
- Four:'Fashioned by the Craft of Devils, and with Skins of the Dragon': Magical Gloves
- Five: 'Place this Glove neere thy Heart': Gloves and Loves
- Six: Archers, Artists and Astronauts: Functions Old and New
- References
- Bibliography
- Photo Acknowledgements
- Index