Fashion In Deformity: As Illustrated In The Customs Of Barbarous And Civilized Races (1881) - Paperback

Fashion In Deformity: As Illustrated In The Customs Of Barbarous And Civilized Races is a book written by William Henry Flower and published in 1881. The book explores the history and evolution of fashion across various cultures and societies, examining the ways in which people have altered their bodies and clothing to conform to social norms and ideals of beauty. Flower examines various forms of body modification, including tattooing, scarification, and foot binding, as well as the use of corsets, high heels, and other forms of restrictive clothing. He also looks at the role of fashion in different societies, from the elaborate headwear of the ancient Egyptians to the body paint and jewelry of indigenous tribes in Africa and the Americas.Throughout the book, Flower argues that fashion has often been used as a means of social control, enforcing conformity and reinforcing hierarchies of power and privilege. He also suggests that fashion can be a form of self-expression and rebellion, allowing individuals to challenge dominant norms and assert their own identities.Overall, Fashion In Deformity provides a fascinating and insightful look at the complex relationship between fashion, culture, and identity across time and place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.