Stays and Body Image in London - The Staymaking Trade, 16801810

This book fills a significant gap in the literature on eighteenth-century social and cultural history. Starting with their production and trade, Sorge-English looks at the intricacies of the staymaker's craft, the role of gender in the design and manufacture of stays and the changing shape of stays over time.

List of contents

Acknowledgements, List of Figures, Introduction, 1 Stays Trade and Production in London, 2 Stays Provision and Supply, 3 Stays and the Body through the Life Cycle, 4 Consumption: Class and Gender, 5 Aesthetics of Body Image and Representation, Conclusion, Appendix, Notes, Works Cited, Index

About the author

Lynn Sorge-English

Summary

This book fills a significant gap in the literature on eighteenth-century social and cultural history. Starting with their production and trade, Sorge-English looks at the intricacies of the staymaker’s craft, the role of gender in the design and manufacture of stays and the changing shape of stays over time.

Product details

• Authors: Lynn Sorge-English, Sorge-English Lynn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.01.2016
• EAN: 9781138661424
• ISBN: 978-1-138-66142-4
• No. of pages: 304
• Series: "The Body, Gender and Culture"
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, ART / History / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories, HISTORY / Women, DESIGN / Textile & Costume, ART / Women Artists, History of Art, Fashion & society, Social and cultural history, History of fashion, Gender studies: women, Fashion and textile design, Gender studies: women and girls, Cultural studies: dress and society