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Author:   Kate Stephenson
Publisher:   University of Exeter Press
Imprint:   University of Exeter Press
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781905816538

ISBN 10:   1905816537
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   12 January 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Be Keen! Introduction 1. The Charity Schools 1552–1900 Early School Clothing Christ’s Hospital Other Charity Schools Traditional Appearances Viewing Charity Children 2. The Public Schools 1800–1939 Sport and the Introduction of Uniform Clothing Creation of the Public School Ethos Uniform Design Collective Identity Emulation Harrow—A Case Study 3. Public Schools for Girls 1850–1939 Early Girls’ Schools and the Feminine Ideal Sportswear and Uniform Day Uniforms Formality and Conformity 4. Education for All 1860–1939 Middle-Class Secondary Education Elementary Education for the Working Classes Mixed Classes in Secondary Education 5. Fashion and Fancy Dress 1939–Present Post-War Dressing Up Conclusion Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

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A fascinating social history of the school uniform which sheds light on many facets of British history from the seventeenth century to the present. Jon Lawrence, Professor of Modern British History, University of Exeter

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Kate Stephenson is a cultural historian who has diverse research interests within the fields of dress and social history. She is an Edinburgh-based freelancer working in heritage and public engagement.

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