Author:	Linda Arthur Bradley, Washington State University, Naomi Braithwaite, Nottingham Trent University, Steeve O. Buckridge, Grand Valley State University, Laura L. Camerlengo, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Carol Ann Colburn, University of Northern Iowa, Vishna Collins, independent curator, Jennifer Craik, RMIT University, Jamie R. Cupit, Stephen F. Austin State University, Jennifer Daley, independent researcher, Tameka N. Ellington, Kent State University, Sandra Lee Evenson, University of Idaho, Marie-Claire Eylott, University of Toronto, Irene M. Foster, Framingham State University, Arianna E. Funk, independent historian, Blaire O. Gagnon, University of Rhode Island, Adam Geczy, University of Sydney, Karen J. Gilmer, Susquehanna University, Priscilla N. Gitimu, Youngstown State University, Rebecca W. Greer, Stephen F. Austin State University, Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, University of Northern Iowa, Silke Hagen-Jurkowitsch, cultural advisor, textile ambassador, researcher, Laura McLaws Helms, fashion historian, writer, and curator, Ellen Hlozan, Rogelia Lily Ibarra, Dominican University, Rebecca Nelson Jacobs, University of Connecticut, Tracy Jenkins, New York University, Michelle Jones, Stephen F. Austin State University, Helen Koo, Auburn University, Abby Lillethun, Montclair State University; co-editor of The Fashion Reader, Luanne Mayorga, Northern Illinois University, Ellen C. McKinney, Iowa State University, Marcella Milio, Philadelphia University, Aprina Murwanti, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Susan Neill, scholar and museum consultant, Virginia M. Noon, Framingham State University, Anupama Pasricha, St. Catherine University, Victoria Pass, Salisbury University, Juliette Peers, RMIT University, Lauren Downing Peters, Stockholm University, Irina Zhoukova Petrova, coordinator of the Traditional Russian Costume Project, Harini Ramaswamy, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Helen Ritchie, freelance decorative arts researcher, Jennifer Rothrock, Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, Oklahoma State University, Jessica Schwartz, independent researcher, Erica Suzanne Scott, independent fashion and culture researcher, archivist, costume designer, stylist and blogger, Wendy Rosie Scott, freelance journalist, stylist and fashion anthropologist, Sabrina Skerston, Iowa State University, Toby Slade, University of Tokyo, Celia Stall-Meadows, author of Why Would Anyone Wear That?, Susan M. Strawn, Dominican University, Jessica Strübel, University of North Texas, Caitlin Tracey-Miller, Museum of Natural History and Science (Cincinnati, OH), Jennifer Van Haaften, curator of interpretation at Old World Wisconsin, Laura Van Waardhuizen, Des Moines Area Community College, Rebecca Vang, Fruhauf Uniforms, Joan Webster-Vore, mixed media artist, Linda Welters, University of Rhode Island, Juanjuan Wu, University of Minnesota, Cassidy Zachary, fashion historian, writer, and film and television costumer	ISBN:	9780759121508
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers	Publication:	October 30, 2014
Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers	Language:	English

Author:	Linda Arthur Bradley, Washington State University, Naomi Braithwaite, Nottingham Trent University, Steeve O. Buckridge, Grand Valley State University, Laura L. Camerlengo, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Carol Ann Colburn, University of Northern Iowa, Vishna Collins, independent curator, Jennifer Craik, RMIT University, Jamie R. Cupit, Stephen F. Austin State University, Jennifer Daley, independent researcher, Tameka N. Ellington, Kent State University, Sandra Lee Evenson, University of Idaho, Marie-Claire Eylott, University of Toronto, Irene M. Foster, Framingham State University, Arianna E. Funk, independent historian, Blaire O. Gagnon, University of Rhode Island, Adam Geczy, University of Sydney, Karen J. Gilmer, Susquehanna University, Priscilla N. Gitimu, Youngstown State University, Rebecca W. Greer, Stephen F. Austin State University, Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi, University of Northern Iowa, Silke Hagen-Jurkowitsch, cultural advisor, textile ambassador, researcher, Laura McLaws Helms, fashion historian, writer, and curator, Ellen Hlozan, Rogelia Lily Ibarra, Dominican University, Rebecca Nelson Jacobs, University of Connecticut, Tracy Jenkins, New York University, Michelle Jones, Stephen F. Austin State University, Helen Koo, Auburn University, Abby Lillethun, Montclair State University; co-editor of The Fashion Reader, Luanne Mayorga, Northern Illinois University, Ellen C. McKinney, Iowa State University, Marcella Milio, Philadelphia University, Aprina Murwanti, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Susan Neill, scholar and museum consultant, Virginia M. Noon, Framingham State University, Anupama Pasricha, St. Catherine University, Victoria Pass, Salisbury University, Juliette Peers, RMIT University, Lauren Downing Peters, Stockholm University, Irina Zhoukova Petrova, coordinator of the Traditional Russian Costume Project, Harini Ramaswamy, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Helen Ritchie, freelance decorative arts researcher, Jennifer Rothrock, Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, Oklahoma State University, Jessica Schwartz, independent researcher, Erica Suzanne Scott, independent fashion and culture researcher, archivist, costume designer, stylist and blogger, Wendy Rosie Scott, freelance journalist, stylist and fashion anthropologist, Sabrina Skerston, Iowa State University, Toby Slade, University of Tokyo, Celia Stall-Meadows, author of Why Would Anyone Wear That?, Susan M. Strawn, Dominican University, Jessica Strübel, University of North Texas, Caitlin Tracey-Miller, Museum of Natural History and Science (Cincinnati, OH), Jennifer Van Haaften, curator of interpretation at Old World Wisconsin, Laura Van Waardhuizen, Des Moines Area Community College, Rebecca Vang, Fruhauf Uniforms, Joan Webster-Vore, mixed media artist, Linda Welters, University of Rhode Island, Juanjuan Wu, University of Minnesota, Cassidy Zachary, fashion historian, writer, and film and television costumer
ISBN:	9780759121508
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication:	October 30, 2014
Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language:	English

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The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States.

The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural history of the United States and its peoples, from Native Americans, white Anglo colonists, and forcibly relocated black slaves to the influx of immigrants from around the world. Entries consider how dress items may serve as symbolic linkages to home country and family or worn as visible forms of opposition to dominant cultural norms. Taken together, they offer insight into the ethnic-based core ideologies, myths, and cultural codes that have played a role in the formation and continued story of the United States.

Ethnic Dress in the United States

A Cultural Encyclopedia

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