Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress in England from the Norman Conquest to the mid-20th century. Despite being an excellent resource for the student or designer, this book also provides a wealth of material for the social historian. Indeed, the author argues that costume is important because it is custom, and custom and habit have helped to shape history just as much as political machinations and geographical discoveries.
Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress in England from the Norman Conquest to the mid-20th century. Despite being an excellent resource for the student or designer, this book also provides a wealth of material for the social historian.
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Original reviews of A History of English Costume:
Iris Brookes one-volume guide to English costume from the Norman Conquest to the present day has long been recognised as one of the best concise costume books available, with clear and detailed sketches without being over-elaborate just the thing the costume designer and wardrobe mistress needs Amateur Stage
This book is well known to most people who have been concerned with dressing a historical production. It is a standard textbook on the subjectit should be available in every classroom, for it is not just another drama textbook but a reference work in its own right that history, sociology and art can put to good use. Speech and Drama
It is an excellent guide to an important subject, from the eleventh century to the present day. The Stage
1.William the conqueror to Edward III 1066-1327
2. Edward III to Henry
Vii 1327 to 1485
3. Early Tudors, Henry VII to Elizabeth 1485to 1558
4.
Elizabeth to JamesI 1558-1625
5. Charles I to James II 1625-1684
6. James
II to George III 1685-1760
7. George III to George IV 1760-1820
8. George
IV, William IV and Victoria 1820-1850
9. Victoria 1850-1880
10. Victoria
to Edward VII 1880-1901
11. Edward VII to Elizabeth II 1901-1970.
Iris Brooke (1905-1981) was a British artist, book illustrator and author who was an expert in the history of costume.
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