edited by Judith Lynn Sebesta and Larissa Bonfante
University of Wisconsin Press, 1994 Cloth: 978-0-299-13850-9 | Paper: 978-0-299-13854-7 Library of Congress Classification GT555.W67 1994 Dewey Decimal Classification 391.009376
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Judith Lynn Sebesta is professor of Classics at the University of South Dakota and the author of Carl Orff: Carmina Burana Cantiones Profanae. Larissa Bonfante is professor of Classics at Columbia University and the author of Etruscan Dress.
REVIEWS
"Should remain for many years the standard English-language reference work on the topic."—Chester F. Natunewicz, Classical World
"A valuable resource for historians of culture, the arts, and religion. The editors draw on the expertise of archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians in this interdisciplinary study of everything from hairstyles, jewelry, and accessories to literature and geography."—Biblical Archaeological Review
"Will enlighten a wide readership of scholars, teachers, and costumers."—E.J.W. Barber, Archaeological News
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Illustrations
Abbreviations
Contributors
Preface
Sebesta,
Judith Lynn
Introduction
Bonfante,
Larissa
PART I.
ROMAN GARMENTS, HAIRSTYLES, ACCESSORIES
1
The Toga: From National to Ceremonial Costume
Stone,
Shelley
2
Symbolism in the Costume of the Roman Woman
Sebesta,
Judith Lynn
3
The Costume of the Roman Bride
La Follette,
Laetitia
4
Tunica Ralla, Tunica Spissa: The Colors and Textiles of Roman Costume
Sebesta,
Judith Lynn
5
Jewelry as a Symbol of Status in the Roman Empire
Stout,
Ann M.
6
Roman Footwear
Goldman,
Norma
PART II.
ROMAN COSTUME AND LITERARY EVIDENCE
7
Cicero as Evidence for Attitudes to Dress in the Late Republic
Heskel,
Julia
8
De Habitu Vestis: Clothing in the Aeneid
Bender,
Henry
9
The Social, Religious, and Political Aspects of Costume in Josephus
Edwards,
Douglas R.
PART III.
ROMAN COSTUME AND GEOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
10
Graeco-Roman Dress in Syro-Mesopotamia
Goldman,
Bernard
11
Costume in Roman Palestine: Archaeological Remains and the Evidence from the Mishnah
Roussin,
Lucille A.
12
Costume as Geographic Indicator: Barbarians and Prisoners on Cuirassed Statue Breastplates
Gergel,
Richard A.
PART IV.
RECONSTRUCTIONS
13
Reconstructing Roman Clothing
Goldman,
Norma
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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edited by Judith Lynn Sebesta and Larissa Bonfante
University of Wisconsin Press, 1994 Cloth: 978-0-299-13850-9 Paper: 978-0-299-13854-7
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Judith Lynn Sebesta is professor of Classics at the University of South Dakota and the author of Carl Orff: Carmina Burana Cantiones Profanae. Larissa Bonfante is professor of Classics at Columbia University and the author of Etruscan Dress.
REVIEWS
"Should remain for many years the standard English-language reference work on the topic."—Chester F. Natunewicz, Classical World
"A valuable resource for historians of culture, the arts, and religion. The editors draw on the expertise of archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians in this interdisciplinary study of everything from hairstyles, jewelry, and accessories to literature and geography."—Biblical Archaeological Review
"Will enlighten a wide readership of scholars, teachers, and costumers."—E.J.W. Barber, Archaeological News
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Illustrations
Abbreviations
Contributors
Preface
Sebesta,
Judith Lynn
Introduction
Bonfante,
Larissa
PART I.
ROMAN GARMENTS, HAIRSTYLES, ACCESSORIES
1
The Toga: From National to Ceremonial Costume
Stone,
Shelley
2
Symbolism in the Costume of the Roman Woman
Sebesta,
Judith Lynn
3
The Costume of the Roman Bride
La Follette,
Laetitia
4
Tunica Ralla, Tunica Spissa: The Colors and Textiles of Roman Costume
Sebesta,
Judith Lynn
5
Jewelry as a Symbol of Status in the Roman Empire
Stout,
Ann M.
6
Roman Footwear
Goldman,
Norma
PART II.
ROMAN COSTUME AND LITERARY EVIDENCE
7
Cicero as Evidence for Attitudes to Dress in the Late Republic
Heskel,
Julia
8
De Habitu Vestis: Clothing in the Aeneid
Bender,
Henry
9
The Social, Religious, and Political Aspects of Costume in Josephus
Edwards,
Douglas R.
PART III.
ROMAN COSTUME AND GEOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
10
Graeco-Roman Dress in Syro-Mesopotamia
Goldman,
Bernard
11
Costume in Roman Palestine: Archaeological Remains and the Evidence from the Mishnah
Roussin,
Lucille A.
12
Costume as Geographic Indicator: Barbarians and Prisoners on Cuirassed Statue Breastplates
Gergel,
Richard A.
PART IV.
RECONSTRUCTIONS
13
Reconstructing Roman Clothing
Goldman,
Norma
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
REQUEST ACCESSIBLE FILE
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with an electronic file for alternative access.
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