Modes & Manners Ornaments

"Modes & Manners Ornaments: Lace, Fans, Gloves, Walking-Sticks, Parasols, Jewelry and Trinkets" is an extensive and scholarly survey of the delicate accessories that have defined European elegance and social status throughout the centuries. Max von Boehn provides a meticulous examination of the artistry and cultural significance behind the smaller components of dress that complemented the wardrobes of the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie. From the intricate patterns of hand-woven lace to the ceremonial importance of the walking-stick and the subtle social signals facilitated by the folding fan, this work delves into the fascinating evolution of personal adornment.The text explores how these ornaments served not merely as functional items, but as potent symbols of wealth, rank, and cultural refinement. Boehn charts the stylistic shifts in jewelry and trinkets across different eras, highlighting the exquisite craftsmanship that transformed everyday objects into minor masterpieces. By focusing on these specific details of costume, the book offers a unique window into the broader social history and shifting sensibilities of Western civilization. It remains an essential resource for historians of fashion, costume designers, and readers fascinated by the intersection of decorative art and daily life. Through its exploration of the ornaments of fashion, the work illuminates the nuances of historical etiquette and the enduring human drive for aesthetic expression.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 330, Hardcover, British Library, Historical Print Editions