Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1909662534 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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She was pleased. WJRuhl I bought the book for my Granddaughter, who is interested in Art History and Costumming. She was pleased.. "Elizabeth's Wardrobe" according to chris stanley. 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. "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 dr
. Janet Arnold (October 6, 1932 – November 2, 1998) was a British clothing historian, costume designer, teacher, conservator, and author
About the Author Janet Arnold (October 6, 1932 – November 2, 1998) was a British clothing historian, costume designer, teacher, conservator, and author.
Case-bound in cloth with dust jacket.. It is one of careful organisation and economy. 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. 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 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 thro