La Prisión Del Vestido

Serious historical study of area ignored by most scholars. Combines cultural and economic factors to explain rich diversity in the evolution of styles of dress for men and women. Although beginning with colonial era, focus is on 19th century and emergence of traje nacional. Much commentary deals with Colombia. Research base includes archival work and contemporary publications as well as historical monographs –Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

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