A History of English Costume

Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress in England from the Norman Conquest to the mid-20th century. Despite being an excellent resource for the student or designer, this book also provides a wealth of material for the social historian.

List of contents

1.William the conqueror to Edward III – 1066-1327 2. Edward III to Henry Vii – 1327 to 1485 3. Early Tudors, Henry VII to Elizabeth – 1485to 1558 4. Elizabeth to JamesI – 1558-1625 5. Charles I to James II – 1625-1684 6. James II to George III – 1685-1760 7. George III to George IV – 1760-1820 8. George IV, William IV and Victoria – 1820-1850 9. Victoria – 1850-1880 10. Victoria to Edward VII – 1880-1901 11. Edward VII to Elizabeth II – 1901-1970.

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 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress in England from the Norman Conquest to the mid-20th century. Despite being an excellent resource for the student or designer, this book also provides a wealth of material for the social historian.

Product details

• Authors: Iris Brooke, Brooke Iris
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032915111
• ISBN: 978-1-032-91511-1
• No. of pages: 212
• Weight: 453 g
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; England, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, DESIGN / Textile & Costume, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, History of fashion, National or regional costume / textiles