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title: "How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century"
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price: "$113"
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# How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century

**Brand:** lydia edwards
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- **What is this?** How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century by lydia edwards
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## Description

How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #194,799 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #74 in Textile & Costume (Books) #172 in Fashion History #217 in Fashion Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (191) |
| Dimensions  | 7.45 x 0.85 x 9.65 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 1350172219 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1350172210 |
| Item Weight  | 1.8 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 280 pages |
| Publication date  | November 18, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Bloomsbury Visual Arts |

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