Farrell-Beck, Jane
FARRELL-BECK, Jane
FARRELL-BECK, Jane. American. Genres: Fashion/Costume. Career: Clothing and personal appearance historian. Iowa State University, Ames, professor of textiles and clothing. Publications: (with B. Payne and G. Winakor) The History of Costume from Ancient Mesopotamia through the Twentieth Century, 2nd ed, 1992; (with C. Gau) Uplift: The Bra in America, 2001. Contributor to periodicals. Address: Textiles and Clothing Program, 1072 LeBaron, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]
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