Tudor Fashion Contributor(s): Lynn, Eleri (Author) |
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ISBN: 030026058X ISBN-13: 9780300260588 Publisher: Yale University Press OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Design | Textile & Costume - History | Europe - Renaissance - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General |
Dewey: 391 |
Physical Information: 0.79" H x 8.43" W x 10.55" (2.24 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The paperback edition of this captivating story of Tudor dress, and the people who made and wore it The Tudors are some of the best-known figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels, codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far from being mere decoration, fashion was pivotal in the communication of status and power. This paperback edition of Tudor Fashion presents insights into the fashions of the Tudor dynasty. Histories of Kings and Queens complement stories of unsung dressmakers, laundresses, and officials charged with maintaining and transporting the immense Tudor wardrobes from palace to palace. Evidence from rare surviving garments and textiles, original documents, fine and decorative art, and archaeological findings enhance our understanding of the Tudors and their courts. Handsomely illustrated, this sumptuous book contextualizes Tudor dress and fills in gaps in our knowledge of the period and its fascinating historical figures. |