Women in Pants: Manly Maidens, Cowgirls, and Other Renegades by Smith,Catherine; Cynthia Greig - 2003

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2003. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Clean hardcover first edition, first printing, SIGNED by author Catherine Smith, in clean unclipped dust jacket (now in new archival quality removable mylar cover). Clean smooth black boards with green marbled spine, black lettering on spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound. All pages and edges are clean, with clean photo-illustrated endpapers. No previous owner names or marks. Inscribed and signed by Catherine Smith on back side of front free endpaper: "To Mrs. Barben in recognition of your ongoing and generous support of the work of the Hall. - Catherine Smith." Illustrated with 150 photographs. Tiny chip to one upper corner of early page. 185 pages with Index. Clean jacket is unchipped, no tears, not price clipped. The authors draw on a wealth of research to examine the choice to wear pants against thebackdrop of the controversial dress-reform movement spearheaded by early feminists and the burgeoning struggle for women's rights. Candid, often humorous quotes gleaned from contemporary newspapers and magazines complement the photographs and enhance understanding of the culture and time in which these women lived..