Clothes and the Child by Anne Buck Obe

Clothes and the Child by Anne Buck Obe

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Children's clothes reflect the concerns of parents and shifts in fashions. The needs of the child, social attitudes and new technology all find expression in their dress. This work considers the development of children's clothes in England from 1500 to 1900.

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Clothes and the Child by Anne Buck Obe

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 attitutes 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.
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.'
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.
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ISBN 13 9780903585293
ISBN 10 0903585294
Title Clothes and the Child
Author Anne Buck Obe
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Ruth Bean Publishers
Year published 2012-08-01
Number of pages 272
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