| Physical description |
xviii, 272 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Wisconsin studies in classics. |
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Wisconsin studies in classics.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-261) and index. |
| Contents |
Preface / Judith Sebesta -- Introduction / Larissa Bonfante -- Pt. I. Roman Garments, Hairstyles, Accessories. 1. The Toga: From National to Ceremonial Costume / Shelley Stone. 2. Symbolism in the Costume of the Roman Woman / Judith Lynn Sebasta. 3. The Costume of the Roman Bride / Laetitia La Follette. 4. Tunica Ralla, Tunica Spissa: The Colors and Textiles of Roman Costume / Judith Lynn Sebasta. 5. Jewelry as a Symbol of Status in the Roman Empire / Ann M. Stout. 6. Roman Footwear / Norma Goldman -- Pt. II. Roman Costume and Literary Evidence. 7. Cicero as Evidence for Attitudes to Dress in the Late Republic / Julia Heskel. 8. De Habitu Vestis: Clothing in the Aeneid / Henry Bender. 9. The Social, Religious, and Political Aspects of Costume in Josephus / Douglas R. Edwards -- Pt. III. Roman Costume and Geographic Questions. 10. Graeco-Roman Dress in Syro-Mesopotamia / Bernard Goldman. |
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11. Costume in Roman Palestine: Archaelogical Remains and the Evidence from the Mishnah / Lucille A. Roussin. 12. Costume as Geographic Indicator: Barbarians and Prisoners on Cuirassed Statue Breastplates / Richard A. Gergel -- Pt. IV. Reconstructions. 13. Reconstructing Roman Clothing / Norma Goldman. |
| Other author |
Sebesta, Judith Lynn.
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Bonfante, Larissa.
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| Subject |
Costume -- Rome -- History.
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Dress accessories -- Rome -- History.
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Costume -- Symbolic aspects -- Rome.
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Costumes.
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| ISBN |
029913850X |
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