The language of dress : resistance and accommodation in Jamaica, 1760-1890 /

"African enslaved and freed women used their fashion and style of dress as a symbol of resistance to slavery and accommodation to white culture in pre- and post-emancipation society. African cultural features - folklore, music, language, religion and dress - were retained and nurtured in Jamaic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Buckridge, Steeve O. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Kingston, Jamaica : University of the West Indies Press, 2004.
Temas:
Geschichte 1760-1890.
1700-1899
Women, Black > Clothing > Political aspects > Jamaica.
Clothing and dress > Political aspects > Jamaica.
Costume > Political aspects > Jamaica.
Women, Black > Clothing > Political aspects > Africa.
Clothing and dress > Jamaica > History > 18th century.
Clothing and dress > Jamaica > History > 19th century.
Costume > Jamaica > History > 18th century.
Costume > Jamaica > History > 19th century.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Beauty & Grooming.
Clothing and dress
Costume
Kleidung
Schwarze Frau
Africa
Jamaica
Jamaika
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. The crossing
  • 2. Dress as resistance
  • 3. Dress as accommodation
  • 4. Conclusion.

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