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With the addition of new and revised content, British fashion historian Cumming has expanded and improved on her previous edition of this useful reference resource. As before, the main body of the work is an alphabetical listing of key historical fashion terms, dating from medieval times to the present day. Each dictionary citation includes a brief description, gender and period placement, and cross references, if appropriate. Likewise, three separate glossaries for materials and fabrics, lace, and obsolete color names remain. The amended text and enlarged bibliographical sources section are welcome, but the most significant enhancement is the inclusion of color illustrations. The images range from copies of early prints and fashion magazine plates to high-resolution photographs of apparel items held at the Chertsey Museum in England. Each curated example provides additional visual detail for the primarily Western/European apparel and accessories selections. A concise guide to terms, the Dictionary is a practical tool for students and instructors, particularly those in fashion studies programs. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels/libraries. --Linda J. Frederiksen, Washington State University
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