50s Popular Fashions for Men, Women, Boys & Girls

50s Popular Fashions for Men, Women, Boys & Girls
Author: Roseann Ettinger
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1995
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Those swinging Fifties are fondly remembered in this bright, eye-catching book of everyday fashions for men, women, boys and girls. Color photos illustrate hundreds of examples, most of them never worn and retaining their original colors and freshness. A glossary, index and price guide make this a very useful book for collectors.

Fifties Forever!

Fifties Forever!
Author: Roseann Ettinger
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Clothing and dress
ISBN: 9780764306402

1950s clothing for the entire family, including formal and casual styles, is shown in over 450 color photographs with descriptions and current values. An excellent reference for the "Fifties Look."

Popular Culture in the Fifties

Popular Culture in the Fifties
Author: Frank A. Salamone
Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN:

In this book, Frank A. Salamone looks at the United States in the 1950s through its popular culture. He examines movies, transportation, television, advertising, music, fads, and all other aspects of the period. Its famous celebrities are placed in context and examined from that perspective.

Couture Fabrics of the 50s

Couture Fabrics of the 50s
Author: Joy Shih
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1997
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Full color photos document hundreds of beautiful textiles from the Parisian high fashion houses of the 1950s. Featuring exotic and exquisite designs in silk, rayon, and cotton, these fabrics were used to create elegant women's couture fashions. Of special interest are fabric swatches reflecting seasonal styles, "special effects" photo-engraving and lavish imitation weaves. A valuable resource for designers, historians, and collectors.

American Decades Primary Sources: 1950-1959

American Decades Primary Sources: 1950-1959
Author: Cynthia Rose
Publisher: UXL
Total Pages: 744
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN:

Contains over two thousand primary sources on twentieth-century American history and culture, featuring seventy-five different types of sources, arranged chronologically in twelve categories, including the arts, education, government and politics, media, medicine and health, religion, and sports.