On this page you will find a selection of books in the Andersen Library that might be useful for your assignment. Use Research@UWW, the online library catalog, to find additional books on these and other related topics. Also remember that you can search for and borrow books from other UW System Libraries using UW Request.
Access to Research@UWW is provided in the large center box on the libraries' homepage. Run a search, when you find a book you want to investigate click on its title. In the book's record, go to the Format section and look for words and abbreviations such as: "illustrations, "illus." or "ill." for books with illustrations. If you see the word "plates" in this section that means there are illustrations, photographs, and other visual content on separate pages. Sometimes it will be noted if the illustrations or photos are in color.
Also look in the Subjects area. The term "pictorial works" can be very helpful in finding books with a lot of images.
To summarize the Search Tips, it is worthwhile to be both comprehensive and focused when searching.
Sample keyword searches. (These show the concepts you need to know, but may or may not find illustrated books).
"pictorial works" AND clothing
"fashion design"
russia* AND "pictorial works"
"fashion history"
"clothing and dress"
Note: The word "costume" usually refers to modes of dress, not costumes as the word is commonly used today. For the latter, there is usually a clarifying word added to the subject, such as "dance costume" or "ballet costume."
Book isn't here? Use UW Request or Interlibrary Loan to through ILLiad to borrow from other libraries. See the Borrowing from Other Libraries section of this guide for more information.
The Changing American Woman: 200 Years of American Fashion by 
Chronicle of Western Fashion: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by 
Esquire's Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Men's Fashions by Fashion in Paris: The Various Phases of Feminine Taste and Aesthetics from 1797 to 1897 by 
Shoes, Hats and Fashion Accessories: A Pictorial Archive 1850-1940: 2,020 Illustrations by Get 24/7 help via live chat
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