A Cultural History of Jewish Dress
by Eric Silverman
2020-05-07 07:39:37
A Cultural History of Jewish Dress
by Eric Silverman
2020-05-07 07:39:37
This is the first comprehensive account of Jewish clothing, both profane and sacred, from its origins through to the present day. Focusing on tensions over gender, ethnic identity and assimilation, each chapter discusses the meaning and symbolism of ...
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This is the first comprehensive account of Jewish clothing, both profane and sacred, from its origins through to the present day. Focusing on tensions over gender, ethnic identity and assimilation, each chapter discusses the meaning and symbolism of a specific era or type of Jewish dress, whether traditional or contemporary.
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