Jeans The Stuff of American History - History Through Objects

Regine Van Damme, Giampiero Caiti

Paperback (30 Mar 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This series introduces history through the visual examination of objects that represent a specific period. Each book in the series starts with an overall view of the object followed by details of its manufacture, and how the object and humans interacted over time, giving an insight into a specific period and detailing how the object has played a part in the making of history. This book looks at jeans.

About the Publisher

Puffin

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN:	9780140369625
Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:	Puffin
Pub date:	30 Mar 1995
DEWEY:	391.00973
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	47
Weight:	93g
Height:	209mm
Width:	124mm
Spine width:	4mm