Roman Clothing and Fashion by A T Croom
There is plenty of information about military dress in Roman Britain and the rest of the Roman Empire, but the evidence for civilian dress has not been comprehensively looked at since the 1930s. In this richly illustrated survey Alexandra Croom describes the range and style of clothing worn throughout the Western Roman Empire and shows how fashions changed between the first and sixth centuries. After a short introduction to the evidence (from archaeology, art and literature), and to the manufacture of clothing and its use in status display, she systematically treats male and female dress, looking at the tunic, toga, mantle and cloaks; underwear, footwear and specialist wear; hats, hairstyles and jewellery. The book concentrates on the clothing worn in Italy and the Mediterranean region, but includes a section on provincial fashions.
ALEXANDRA CROOM is Keeper of Archaeology at Tyne and Wear Archives and Museum, where she has worked for 20 years. She is based at Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields, where she specialises in small finds and pottery. She is a keen member of the re-enactment group Quinta, having a passion for the everyday life of the Romans.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752425122 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752425129 |
| Title | Roman Clothing and Fashion |
| Author | A T Croom |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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