Subject Guide
Welcome
This guide contains a selection of resources related to the history of textiles. They were selected specifically to assist you in completing your course requirements for CTD415. If you have any questions, please just contact me at taboucher@ua.edu.
Guide Contents
- Articles & DatabasesLinks to the most relevant databases and print and electronic magazines
- BooksKey books and encylopedias on textiles. Also a guide on where to browse for books on art history, costume, fashion and textiles.
- WebsitesHere are top picks for textile related websites.
- Citation HelpFind help with your citations
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- ScoutScout simultaneously searches the library catalog, databases of scholarly work, electronic collections, images, streaming media, and much more.
- Apparel and Textile Design Subject GuideUse this guide to find resources related to apparel design, fashion merchandising, the fashion industry, textile design and trend forecasting.
- Berg Fashion Library This link opens in a new window
Berg Fashion Library provides integrated text and image content on world dress and fashion throughout history. This resource features articles written by noted history of fashion experts and included images from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Content also includes the Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion.
- Course ReservesTo access the course reserves for this class, just use the drop-down menu by "Instructor" and scroll down to "Wimberley, Virginia S." For "Course", just scroll down to "CTD 415."