![]() ![]() His owner, defended by Davids father, is being sued for injuries. ![]() Nonfiction features including sidebars, sources, an index, and a list of further reading will support critical literacy skills and digging deeper with research on this topic. Allison has accepted her life as a Navy brat: but now she has. ![]() Co-authored by a scholar in the history of textiles and dress with the founder of WORN Fashion Journal, this book is equal parts fab and frightening: a stylishly illustrated mash-up of STEAM content, historical anecdotes, and chilling stories. ![]() Historical examples like the tragic "Radium Girl" watchmakers and mercury-poisoned "Mad Hatters," along with more recent factory accidents, raise discussion of unsafe workplaces-where those who make the clothes are often fashion's first victims. From silhouette-cinching corsets and combustible combs to lethal hair dyes and flammable flannel, this nonfiction book looks back at the times people have suffered pain, injury, and worse, all in the name of style. The clothes we wear every day keep us comfortable, protect us from the elements, and express our unique style-but could fashion also be fatal? As it turns out, history is full of fashions that have harmed or even killed people. Co-authored by a scholar in the history of textiles and dress with the founder of WORN Fashion Journal, this book is equal parts fab and frightening as it offers a fascinating look at the harmful history of fashion, from silhouette-cinching corsets to lethal hair dyes. by Alison Matthews David (Author) 220 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 16.01 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 75.57 Other used and collectible from 53.80 Paperback 22.97 - 25.61 Other new, used and collectible from 22. ![]()
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