FYSE 20th Century Fashion (Byars): Web Resources

Why should I use Web sites?

• Web sites are a great source of information about organizations and institutions and government generated statistics and reports.

• They are also useful for comparing popular perceptions to scientific research findings. The free Web contains a vast collection of resources - some worthwhile

How do I find good Web sites?

Start by reviewing the Web Searching Guide for expert advice on the best search engines--both general and specialized.

Of particular note are the "academic web resources" which includes a link to Google Scholar and other search engines that focus on, credible, scholarly information available on the Web.

note: no single search engine comes close to indexing all of the Web. Be sure to search two or three different search engines if you want to be thorough.

For every major, most minors, and other special topics, librarians have put together a subject guide with links to quality sites (near the bottom of the guide).

For quick and mainly free Web-based reference information such as encyclopedias, check out the on-line reference page.

Source: Fashion Institute of Technology, http://fitnyc.libguides.com/clothing

Bissonnette on Costume 
http://www.teacheroz.com/fashionhistory.htm 
A Visual Dictionary of Fashion, Kent State University Museum. You can search this site by using a Geographic Search, a Time Search, or a Subject Search.

The Costume Page 
http://www.costumepage.org/
Links related to the study of Costume and Costume History

Fashion - Era 
http://www.fashion-era.com  
Fashion – Era contains images of Fashion History, Costume History, Clothing, Textiles and Social History