Overview
Through 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 Details
Author: Anne Buck, OBE
Publisher: Ruth Bean Publishers
Imprint: Ruth Bean Publishers
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 18.60cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.707kg
ISBN: 9780903585293
ISBN 10: 0903585294
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 August 2012
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Clare 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 Information
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.
