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Overviewthe clothes worn by our ancestors afford an unparalleled insight into lifestyles that have disappeared forever. Choice ofdress has always been governed by a series of influences - social and economic, artistic and technical - and, of course, thevagaries of individual taste. Jane Ashelford has used the National trust's stunning costume and textile collections as well as its historic house portraits, family correspondence, diaries and household papers to produce a fascinating account of the history of dress over the centuries. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jane AshelfordPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: National Trust Books Dimensions: Width: 24.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 24.50cm Weight: 1.366kg ISBN: 9781905400799ISBN 10: 1905400799 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 17 August 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsReviewsFascinating facts will allure readers, as will the incredibly wide range of subjects. --Booklist Fascinating facts will allure readers, as will the incredibly wide range of subjects. -- Booklist Author InformationJane Ashelford took a postgraduate degree in the history of dress at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, where she specialised in theclothing of the sixteenth century. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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