Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (921 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1909662534 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Janet Arnold (October 6, 1932 – November 2, 1998) was a British clothing historian, costume designer, teacher, conservator, and author.
. Janet Arnold (October 6, 1932 – November 2, 1998) was a British clothing historian, costume designer, teacher, conservator, and author
This copiously annotated work is illustrated with photographs of portraits, miniatures, tomb sculptures, engravings, woven textiles and embroideries. Two indexes are provided, the first of paintings, persons, places, and events, while the second, partly a glossary, enables the reader to quickly trace information on fashionable dress and accessories. The quantity of clothes recorded in the inventories taken in 1600 would seem to suggest sheer vanity, but a survey of work carried out in the Wardrobe of Robes throughout the reign reveals a different picture. Case-bound in cloth with dust jacket.. It is one of careful organisation and economy. An invaluable reference for students of the history of dress and embroidery, for social historians, for art historians working in the field of portraiture, and those with a general interest in the period. The vast wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth I is legendary: in her own time some of the richly embroidered gowns were displayed with other treasures to dazzle the eyes of foreign visitors to the Tower of London
WJRuhl said She was pleased.. I bought the book for my Granddaughter, who is interested in Art History and Costumming. She was pleased.. chris stanley said Elizabeth's Wardrobe. This is an excellent reference book. I would consider this a must-have for anyone who is thoroughly interested in how Elizabeth crafted her own image using clothes and jewelry. There are some interesting facts, such as Leicester giving Elizabeth a red petticoat, that are neat to know. This is an expensive book, but worth having if you want to know as much as you can about Elizabeth. The book also discusses other famous women and what they wore. If you can find this book.get it.. "Such An Amazing Resource!" according to Sarah Mascara. For the historical costumer focused on 16th century clothing, this is the "bible" hands down. Big, expensive, and filled with the usual detail that is the hallmark of Janet Arnold, this is one very worthwhile investment for the serious costumer. This book has one tiny drawback, in that it focuses entirely on women's fashion in the 16th century as viewed through the wardrobe accounts of Queen Elizabeth I and some of her contemporaries. Therefore, it has nothing to say on the topic of men's clothing, which is an unfortunately