When I try to search ALICE for costume history books, I have several problems:
Words changes over time and place: Is it stays, bodies, jumps, bodice, or corset?
The spelling for the same word changes over time and place. Spellings weren't standardized until the 19th C, and don't forget British vs. American spelling (Ex: color, colour).
English just has a lot of words that mean similar things. Search them all!
| Topic | Call Numbers | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Human Beauty, Dress, Costume, Fashion, Costume History | GT 495- GT2370 NK 4700- NK4890 |
6th floor 3rd floor |
| Textile Trade, Fashion Industry | HD 9850- HD 9970.5 | 6th floor |
| Retailing | HF 5423 – HF 5437 | 6th floor |
| Specific department stores, History | HF 5465 | 6th floor |
| Retail display | HF 5845 | 6th floor |
| Textile Design, Fibers, Needlework | NK 8800 – NK 9595.5 | 3rd floor |
| Theatrical costume | PN 2067 | 7th floor |
| Textile Dyeing | TP 893- TP 897 | 7th floor |
| Fashion Photography | TR 679 | 3rd floor |
| Textile Manufacture and Industry | TS 1300- TS1869 | 7th floor |
| Clothing Trade, Tailoring, Designers | TT 490- TT 675 | 7th floor |
| Needle Crafts | TT 679- TT 855 | 7th floor |
Note: for every call number, more items might be shelved in Reference (2nd floor), Reserves (4th floor), or Oversize Shelves (3rd, 6th, 7th floors)