Introduction : establishing significance -- Underpinnings : events prior to 1800 -- Improvisation and innovation : 1800-1920 -- Rehabilitation, independence & finally fashion : 1930s to early 1970s -- Individual appearance management -- between two acts : 1973-1990 -- Contemporary design & technology -- The story of disabled makers -- Tying it all together.
Summary:
"From the open discrimination of the 'Ugly Laws' - prohibiting "unsightly beggars" from public places - right through to contemporary adaptive designs and looking to the future of affordable bespoke fashion, this is a unique historical survey of key developments in fashion for people living with disabilities"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.