Browsing Textile and Apparel Management electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Wilson, Laurel E. Janke"
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Annie Malone and Poro College : building an empire of beauty in St. Louis, Missouri from 1915-1930
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Understanding the ideals of African American beauty culture promoted by entrepreneurs and businesses in the St. Louis Argus newspaper from 1915 to 1930 fills a void in American history. Presenting keywords in advertisement ... -
The development of the junior wear industry 1926-1930
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study examines the debate over the "junior" size category in the social cultural context of the 1920s. Through analysis and interpretation of articles that discussed this transition found in Women's Wear Daily from ... -
The effects of the American Civil War on northern fashion of the era as reflected in Peterson's Magazine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The Civil War had far-reaching effects on American society, the political system, and the economy. Some historians argue that the war had little direct influence on the continuity of Western fashion. However, detailed ... -
The influence of St. Louis 1904 World's Fair on Japonisme that appeared in periodicals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This study is about Japonisme that appeared in newspaper and magazine advertisements and articles from 1903 to 1905. The Japanese promoted their culture by showing its traditional arts and crafts in World's fairs from the ... -
Jacqueline Kennedy's effect on women : a content analysis of her style, role, and thought as First Lady, 1959-1963
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] First lady Jacqueline Kennedy reigned as a political wife and spokesperson for the Kennedy Administration as well as a role model for women. This study ... -
The junior apparel consumer : an ethnographic and case study approach examining the current junior wear client
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This study focused on the current junior wear client at a specific retailer to determine if a new marketing strategy, design of garments, and adjustments of junior size measurements should be implemented. The objectives ... -
Love will never be rationed : World War II bridal apparel
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Wedding gowns have elicited unequaled excitement through costume history. Little girls dream of their wedding days while recreating the fairytale marriage of Cinderella and Prince Charming using Barbie and Ken dolls. Wedding ... -
Second weddings : a new kind of fairy tale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Although most girls look forward to getting married, and the marriage market is a very lucrative business, a sometimes-overlooked market is the ... -
Waterproof dress : an exploration of development and design from 1880 through 1895
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Waterproof dress had an important role in the late nineteenth century. Heretofore little research has been done to examine the development and design of this apparel sector. The three types of waterproofing techniques used ...