The first comprehensive survey of the evolution of wearing apparel in the Americans, this profusely illustrated volume focuses on more than 500 years of clothing styles, from animal hides worn in the nineteenth century to tailored suits for both sexes in the mid-twentieth century. An indispensable recourse for fashion historians, costume designers, and artists, this intriguing volume is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the development of clothing styles. By R. Turner Wilcox. Paperback, 207 pages.