How the West Was Worn

Bustles And Buckskins On The Wild Frontier

Autori

• Chris Enss

Parametri

• 146 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Far West
• Moda
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The book explores the clash between Eastern fashion trends and the practical needs of pioneers in the American West. It highlights the challenges of obtaining stylish clothing that often proved impractical and undurable for frontier life. For instance, full hoopskirts were ill-suited for prairie living, while items like chaps and spurs became essential for cowboys. This examination reveals the tension between desire for fashion and the realities of survival in a rugged environment.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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