The first extensive investigation of Roman dress in decades, this volume provides an interdisciplinary view of how men and women conveyed rank, gender, and status through their clothing within Roman society and in other societies where Roman influence was pervasive. "The authors have not only described and analyzed Roman costume in a more sophisticated manner than previous treatments, but have also elucidated the historical evolutions and the sociology of Roman costume in the contexts of Roman culture, religion, and political institutions. ... The collection is a valuable contribution to our knowledge of Roman costume in the light of our present knowledge and methods." -- Meyer Reinhold, Boston University "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 "A high-quality textbook on aspects of Roman dress from Etruscan influences down through medieval examples. [The contributors] illuminate the social, religious, and political significance of the evidence from literary and artistic sources as well as from actual remains of clothing, jewelry, and the like. A splendid example of scholarly collaboration." ― Key Reporter "Should remain for many years the standard English-language reference work on the topic." -- Chester F. Natunewicz, Classical World "Will enlighten a wide readership of scholars, teachers, and costumers." -- E.J.W. Barber, Archaeological News 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 . Used Book in Good Condition