by Susan Willis (Author)
These essays survey, document and elucidate over a thousand years of Roman garments and accessories, from Etruscan influences to the transition to early Christian and medieval garb. Subjects include functional and symbolic uses, manufacture and industry, male, female and children's garb, and daily life and official dress.
Author Biography
Susan Willis is associate professor of English and the Literature Program at Duke University. She is the author of A Primer for Daily Life, and her articles have been published in a number of edited books, journals, and literary reviews.
Number of Pages: 196
Dimensions: 0.48 x 8.6 x 5.61 IN
Publication Date: December 31, 1994