Published on the occasion of the exhibition at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, 21 Apr 2023 - Sunday, 8 Oct 2023. Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-336) and index.
Contents:
Glossary. Rebellion & revolution -- Chapter 2. Royal fashion -- Chapter 3. Dressing women -- Chapter 4. Dressing men -- Chapter 5. Dressing children -- Chapter 6. Powder, pomatum, bonnets & bicornes -- Chapter 7. Facing fashion -- Chapter 8. Court, ceremony & ritual -- Chapter 9. Influences from afar -- Chapter 10. Walking pictures -- Chapter 11. Dressed for battle -- Chapter 12. Rebellion & revolution -- Glossary.
Summary:
"From the practical everyday dress of laundry maids to the spectacular glittering costumes worn on formal court occasions, the clothing of the Georgian era reveals much about this revolutionary period of British history. Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians explores the ways in which fashion trends reflected the era's cultural and political upheavals and how trade, travel, technological advances and influences from abroad all fed into the flourishing of diverse contemporary styles. In this richly illustrated book, previously unpublished examples of surviving dress and accessories are paired with artworks from eighteenth-century periodicals and paintings by such popular artists as Gainsborough, Zoffany and Hogarth to provide fresh insights into the unique holdings of the Royal Collection"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.