An understanding of children's clothes enables a greater appreciation of the child's position in society. In showing the relationships of children's clothes both to adult fashions and to social and economic trends, this book also provides an interpretation of the past. Topics, such as the design, materials and manufacture, changing cost and variety of clothing are covered. This illustrated history of children's clothes from the 18th century to the present day, using material drawn from sources including surviving garments, ...
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An understanding of children's clothes enables a greater appreciation of the child's position in society. In showing the relationships of children's clothes both to adult fashions and to social and economic trends, this book also provides an interpretation of the past. Topics, such as the design, materials and manufacture, changing cost and variety of clothing are covered. This illustrated history of children's clothes from the 18th century to the present day, using material drawn from sources including surviving garments, photograph albums, paintings, novels, letters and diaries, to examine the social and philosophical influences on fashion. It is designed for collectors, historians and museum staff and the illustrations include extant costumes, advertisements and fashion plates. Clare Rose is the former Keeper of Textiles at the York Castle Museum. She is now a freelance costume researcher and lecturer.
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Publisher:
Costume & Fashion Press/Quite Specific Media
Published:
1990
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17726665766
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Seller's Description:
Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or limited small stickers. Book may have a remainder mark or be a price cutter.
Publisher:
Costume & Fashion Press/Quite Specific Media
Published:
1990
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17852730673
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Standard Shipping: $4.89
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 5x0x8; Interior fine. Crease and sticker on back. Light cover-wear. Paperback, 1989 Published by B. T. Batsford Limited, London (Drama Book on spine. ) 1h.