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OverviewThrough the centuries children's clothes have reflected the concerns of parents and the movements of fashion. The needs of the child, changing ideas on health and upbringing, evolving social attitudes and new technology, all find expression in their dress. Its development, and its changing relationship with contemporary adult dress, offer a revealing picture of the times. Though the identities of the children may not survive the clothes, each garment bears the imprint of a way of life. As well as studying surviving garments in depth, the author uses new evidence from letters, journals and accounts, and from paintings, sculptures and drawings, to give fresh insight into the clothes, their construction, and the world in which they were worn. AUTHOR: Anne Buck OBE is an international authority on English costume. As Keeper of the Gallery of English Costume at Platt Hall, Manchester, she built up a world-renowned collection which is particularly rich in children's clothing. She is the author of several books and articles on costume and dress and has lectured widely on the subject. SELLING POINTS: . An authoritative handbook providing fresh insight into the children's clothes and the their construction . Aimed at social historians, designers, theatrical costumiers and colleges . Superbly illustrated . Anne Buck is an international authority on English costume ILLUSTRATIONS: 7 colour 165 b/w Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anne Buck, OBEPublisher: Ruth Bean Publishers Imprint: Ruth Bean Publishers Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 18.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.707kg ISBN: 9780903585293ISBN 10: 0903585294 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 August 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPart 1 INFANCY The child in arms: first clothing 1500-1800, 1800-1900 Beginning to walk: second clothing From long clothes to short clothes 1500-1900 Part 2 CHILDHOOD Children in skirts 1500-1750 1500-1650, 1650-1750 A dress for childhood 1750-1820 Children and fashion 1820-1900 Children in mourning Part 3 GROWING UP Breeching Boys & girls 1500-1900 Boys 1500-1650, Girls 1500-1650, Boys 1650-1750, Girls 1650-1750, Boys 1750-1820, Girls 1750-1820, Boys 1820-1900, Girls 1820-1900 Looking back, looking forward References, Glossary, Select bibliography and collections, Sources of illustrations, IndexReviewsClare Rose in Costume, No 31, 1997: '..a valuable addition to the literature on a too-little studied aspect of cotume history.. We are fortunate to have this work from one of the foremost authorities in the field.' Christine Stevens in Folk Life, Vol 35, 1996-7: '..yet another demonstration of the thorough scholarship which Anne Buck brings to any project.., ..written and presented in a way accessible to both the serious researcher and casual reader.. ..makes real progress in the.. field of children's costume studies.' Jo B Paoletti in Dress, Vol 23 1996: '..not only a welcome addition to the literature on children's clothing, but dress in general.' Author InformationAnne Buck OBE is an international authority on English costume. As Keeper of the Gallery of English Costume at Platt Hall, Manchester, she built up a world-renowned collection which is particularly rich in children's clothing. She is the author of several books and articles on costume and dress and has lectured widely on the subject. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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