
T HERE are a few rules with regard to the costuming of woman which if understood put one a long way on the road toward that desirable goal-decorativeness, and have economic value as well. They are simple rules deduced by those who have made a study of woman's lines and colouring,...



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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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...

"Woman as Decoration" by Emily Burbank explores the art and social science of women's fashion. This historically significant work delves into the principles of dress and style, examining clothing as a form of personal expression and societal communication. Exploring the design...

"Woman as Decoration" by Emily Burbank explores the art and social science of women's fashion. This historically significant work delves into the principles of dress and style, examining clothing as a form of personal expression and societal communication. Exploring the design...


Woman As Decoration is a book written by Emily Burbank and published in 1917. The book is a guide for women on how to use their appearance and behavior as a form of decoration. It provides advice on how to dress, behave, and present oneself in public in order to attract attention...










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Woman as Decoration (1917): "Having assisted in setting the stage for woman, the next logical step is the consideration of woman, herself, as an important factor in the decorative scheme of any setting, -the vital spark to animate all interior decoration, private or public. The...

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely...
