Fashioning the Victorians : A Critical Sourcebook

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Discover the evolution of Victorian fashion through a unique anthology of primary texts in "Fashioning the Victorians: A Critical Sourcebook". This user-friendly collection offers a solid grounding in 19th-century fashion history, bringing together seminal writings, satirical cartoons, and illustrations from key sources like Punch magazine. Professor Rebecca Mitchell expertly guides readers through the social, cultural, and political discourses that shaped clothing, exploring everything from corsetry to dress reform for both menswear and womenswear. Ideal for students and researchers, this book provides accessible explanatory notes, a timeline, glossary, and further reading suggestions. Key Features: * A comprehensive collection of primary texts on Victorian fashion. * Includes writings by prominent authors and commentators like Oscar Wilde and Thorstein Veblen. * Features satirical cartoons, illustrations, and fashion plates. * Explores social, cultural, and political influences on dress. * Covers menswear, womenswear, corsetry, and dress reform. * Interdisciplinary analysis including gender studies and literature. Product Summary: ISBN 9781350023406, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Fashioning the Victorians (A Critical Sourcebook), Paperback, 264 pages, English language, Published 2018, Art & design genre, by Rebecca Mitchell.