- Gebundene Ausgabe: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: Yale University Press (Oktober 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0300095805
- ISBN-13: 978-0300095807
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 31,2 x 25 x 2,6 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 767.849 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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If clothes, as they say, make the man (and now, of course, the woman), then knowledge about garments makes an individual understand the past in relation to human nature. Colonial Williamsburg curator and author (Eighteenth Century Clothing at Williamsburg, 1986), Baumgarten explores via the museum's collection the process of becoming a connoisseur of antique frocks, fabrics, mythos and meanings, life passages, alterations, and common dress. Everything's explained against a visual panoply of period paintings, artifacts, and clothing, executed in slow, sometimes meandering prose. Along the way, tidbits and informational sidebars stand out. Such as in the 1700s, when male wigs were in fashion, while at home, men removed them in favor of soft caps. Another interesting fact is that frontier legend Davy Crockett usually wore normal clothing, donning a hunting shirt only to appeal to his rural Tennessee voters. And George Washington was, in truth, taller than his forty-second successor, George W. Bush. Intended for fashion fans with enough time to wade through and reorganize fashion facts. Barbara Jacobs
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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Paintings of upper-class men and women tell an important part of the history of costumes, but surviving garments themselves reveal even more. Every crease, stitch and stain in a piece of clothing supplies information about its wearer and its era. This volume features 18th- and early 19th-century garments from the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Illustrated with more than 300 colour photographs, including many details and back views, the book treats not only elegant, high-style clothing in colonial America but also garments for every day and work, the clothing of slaves, and maternity and nursing apparel. Drawing on contemporary written descriptions and on actual costumes of the period, the text analyzes what Americans in the 18th century considered fashionable and attractive and how they used clothing to assert status or to identify occupations. It also examines the myths and meanings of clothing in British and American society, clothing for the entire life cycle, and a history of clothing alteration. There are informative sidebars on a variety of topics.
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The very first garment purchased by Colonial Williamsburg in 1930, an antique dress made of crisp silk, came from the collection of a Richmond, Virginia, woman (fig. 4). Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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The very first garment purchased by Colonial Williamsburg in 1930, an antique dress made of crisp silk, came from the collection of a Richmond, Virginia, woman (fig. 4). Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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Finally!
1. September 2003
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
What? I can't believe this book hasn't been reviewed yet. Everyone who has it must be too busy reading it!
Linda Baumgarten, who has produced at least 2 other attractive books on 18th-century American clothing, has finally come out with this fine volume based on the recent Williamsburg, Va. exhibition that examined clothing from the inside out. This is particularly interesting to those of us who recreate garb of the period (for reenactment or theatrical purposes), as it contains detailed information on construction & materials; however, even someone with scant knowledge of costume & history will find it an engaging book. Ms. Baumgarten's text is "user-friendly"-- probably her association with Williamsburg has given her a good understanding of how to speak to ordinary non-costume-fanatical folk.
Lots of excellent photos and text. I was delighted to find a glazed woolen gown, among other treats. The chapter on clothing for christenings and mourning wear is an unusual feature, and the clothing timeline at the end a good visual account of the evolution of style.
My one criticism: The photos of mid-19th-century clothing and reconstructions don't belong in the book. I wish some of the thumbnails of 18th-century clothes shown in the timeline had been featured in their place.
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A must-have reference for Colonial & Federal period clothing
15. Januar 2004
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At first glance, this book is amazing just for the feast it provides for the eyes just looking (and drooling) at the professional photographs of the costumes in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. When the reader really sits down and is able to read the text, the reader will find that the detail of the book is also amazing. The book does a marvelous job of explaining how clothing was used as a symbol of status, from the slave to the wealthy. It goes into deep detail the type of fabrics used, and the cut of the clothing used to achieve a certain look. It goes on to show what construction techniques and trims were used on some of the garments. A chapter on clothing from infancy to old age is also a treat and I was amazed to see that the cut of infant's clothing mirrored the cut of adult clothing very closely. I am most impressed with the use of cross-reference in the book. If a type of material or a cut of clothing is referred to in the text, a cross-referenced photo always accompanies it. Since purchasing this book, I have been able to date many items I have seen on eBay and in private collections. It is a really well written book and a must-have reference for the collector of antique fashions, designers, and museums.
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An Revolutionary War Embroiderer's Dream
10. April 2005
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This remarkable reference book consists of six chapters and a conclusion segment. So much information is included in this work that one can review it on many levels. My interest in this book is 18th century embroidery. The work of an 18th century surface embroiderer is foretold in this book and is portrayed in many venues. Embellished textiles such as stomachers, heavily embroidered pudding caps, women's cord quilted waistoats, swaddling bands for the new infant, and a yellow silk infant gown with a matching embroidered satin cap. Also, stunning embelishments on items such as spangled men's waistcoats, still unmade but outlined, on a large piece of silk are displayed with magnified detail allowing stitch colors, patterns, and directions to be studied. Included in What Clothes Reveal are beautiful examples of embroidered aprons for both the gentile ladies and the common women, different styles of pockets, covered and embroidered buttons, men's embroidered bargello wallets, and impressive men's caps. Baumgarten also included beautiful examples of ladies' fans, a wedding gown, and full maternity and nursing gown details including stays.
I ordered this book upon its release and studied it relentlessly. Afterwards I went to Colonial Williamsburg and experienced first hand this entire collection. With knowing and understanding the inside workings of this display, I was able to totally appreciate and understand the items in front of me.
I ordered this book upon its release and studied it relentlessly. Afterwards I went to Colonial Williamsburg and experienced first hand this entire collection. With knowing and understanding the inside workings of this display, I was able to totally appreciate and understand the items in front of me.
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