Tudor Fashion
Eleri Lynn
The Tudor monarchs and their courtiers are some of the best-known
figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our
curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt
partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted in
magnificent style, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels,
codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far
from being mere decoration, fashion was pivotal in the
communication of status and power. It was used as a tool in
securing and holding the tenuous Tudor throne and as a competitive
weapon in the factions, intrigues and love-affairs of the
court.
This book presents new information about the fashions of the Tudor
dynasty, offering fresh insight into their social and political
milieu. Histories of Kings and Queens complement stories of unsung
dressmakers, laundresses, and officials charged with maintaining
and transporting the immense Tudor wardrobes from palace to palace.
Evidence from rare surviving garments and textiles, original
documents, fine and decorative art, and archaeological findings
enhance our understanding of the Tudors and their courts.
Handsomely illustrated, this sumptuous book contextualises Tudor
dress within the buildings in which it was worn and fills in gaps
in our knowledge of the period and its fascinating historical
figures.
Hardcover mit Schutzumschlag, 208 Seiten, 180 farbige Abbildungen,
Format 23,5 x 2,5 x 29,2 cm
Best.-Nr. YAL005