Dresses and Dressmaking: From the Late Georgians to the Edwardians by Pam Inder

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Dresses and Dressmaking by Pam Inder Pam Inder explores the evolution of the womans fashion over the long nineteenth century - from the late Georgians to the Edwardians. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Examining how dress evolved over the long nineteenth century, between the French Revolution and the First World War, Pam Inder explores the history behind how womens clothing was manufactured and worn. Focusing on specific examples and particular details such as the fabric, cut, trimming and stitching, Dresses and Dressmakingshows how techniques and styles in womens clothing developed.Including full-colour photography of various outfits, including accessories and undergarments, Inder puts the costumes into historical context, featuring information on those who created or wore them – a dress worn by a devout Quaker, a nursing dress worn by a farmers wife, a badly made dress worn (and hated) by the daughter of a social reformer, a mourning outfit cobbled together from two separate dresses and an outfit worn by a teenage suffragette.Exploring fashion and how it reflects changes in trade, technological developments, social attitudes and lifestyle, as well as how fashion was portrayed by writers and cartoonists of the era, this is a fascinating, lavishly illustrated guide to changes and developments in womens fashion. Author Biography Pam Inder spent twenty years working as a curator of costume and textiles in various museums. She also taught history of dress to students at De Montfort and Staffordshire Universities. Her PhD was on English Provincial Dressmakers in the 19th century. Since retiring, she has co-authored ten books on 19th century subjects relating to women and work. Description for Sales People Rare and unpublished images Draws on primary material Author is former curator of costume collections in Leicester, Birmingham and Exeter Details ISBN1445672421 Author Pam Inder Year 2018 ISBN-10 1445672421 ISBN-13 9781445672427 Media Book Publication Date 2018-05-15 Pages 96 Publisher Amberley Publishing Format Paperback Short Title Dresses and Dressmaking Language English DEWEY 391.209034 UK Release Date 2018-05-15 Imprint Amberley Publishing Place of Publication Chalford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2018-05-15 NZ Release Date 2018-05-15 Subtitle From the Late Georgians to the Edwardians Alternative 9781445672434 Audience General Illustrations 150 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:123309371;

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