Dress and Undress - The Restoration and Eighteenth Century

Originally published in 1958, this book deals with the details of dress - formal and informal - from the time of Charles II to the end of the eighteenth century. Most of the illustrations are taken from existing garments preserved in private collections or museums.

List of contents

1.Early Tudor 1485-1558 2. Late Tudor 1558-1603 3. Early Stuart 1603-1660 4. Late Stuart 1660-1714 5. Early Georgian 1714-1760 6. George III 1760-1820.

About the author

Iris Brooke (1905-1981) was a British artist, book illustrator and author who was an expert in the history of costume.

Summary

Originally published in 1958, this book deals with the details of dress – formal and informal – from the time of Charles II to the end of the eighteenth century. Most of the illustrations are taken from existing garments preserved in private collections or museums.

Product details

• Authors: Iris Brooke, Brooke Iris
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032914947
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3291494-7
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; England, European History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, DESIGN / Textile & Costume, Theatre Studies, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history, History of fashion, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800, 1660 to 1714 (Restoration and the Later Stuart period), National or regional costume / textiles, fashion history;Restoration;Theatre history;Costume design