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Jane Austen's wardrobe / Hilary Davidson.
Van Pelt - New Book Display PR4036 .D38 2023
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Davidson, Hilary (Fashion historian), author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Austen, Jane, 1775-1817--Clothing.
- Austen, Jane.
- Austen, Jane, 1775-1817.
- Clothing and dress--Great Britain--History--18th century.
- Clothing and dress.
- Clothing and dress--Great Britain--History--19th century.
- Great Britain.
- Genre:
- History
- Physical Description:
- 239 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New Haven, CT : Yale University Press, 2023.
- Summary:
- "Delves into the clothing of one of the world's greatest authors, providing unique insight into the writer's material world and the wider context of Regency dress history, society and culture"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Timeline
- Clothes press : gowns
- Closet : spencers, pelisses and outer garments
- Band box : hats, caps and bonnets
- Shelves : shawls, tippets, cloaks and shoes
- Dressing table : gloves, fans, flowers, trims and handkerchiefs
- Jewellery box : necklaces, rings and bracelets
- Drawers : undergarments and nightwear
- Glossary.
- Notes:
- "In Memoriam Deirdre Le Faye, with thanks for her extraordinary work on Jane Austen, and her generosity in sharing it"--Title page verso.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-233) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0300263600
- 9780300263602
- OCLC:
- 1341203012
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