The clothes that wear us : essays on dressing and transgressing in eighteenth century culture
Entry/Object ID
GT585.M86
Description
This book examines the meanings inherit in theatrical costuming; the ways in which novels, journals and prints disseminated ideas about fashion, status and gender; and presents case studies of cultural practices relating to clothing. The essays range in period from the 1670s to the 1790s and have an international scope.
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clothing and dress--history, clothing and dress--history--18th century, costume--history, costume--history--18th century, theatrical costume--history
