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Fashion of the Paleolithic/Neolithic Periods  Paleolithic peoples would have worn and worked with materials that required very little assembly, preparation and maintenance due to a comparatively low intellect, nomadism, knowledge of construction, tools and I’m sure a number of other…

The Significance of Costume Kinship

From the time ancient civilizations began to appear in the “cradle of life” they experienced an increase in interaction with each other by establishing trade and travel. Through trade and travel, societies became more integrated and intertwined causing geographical and…

Allegiance to the Spanish imperial court

Allegiance to the Spanish imperial court

When Emperor Charles V dominated Europe after 1520 a widespread adoption of Hispanic attire soon followed. Some saw the dress alla spagnola as fashionable, others agreed utilizing it as a display of allegiance to the empire, while many, particularly Florentines,…

Overview: Slum Literature

Overview: Slum Literature

As discussed previously, the Ripper murders themselves did not lead to a change in public opinion. Slums had been a part of urban life since the beginning of industrialization, and the government was well aware of their existence. However, it…