Clothes and the child : a handbook of children's dress in England, 1500-1900
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Clothes and the child : a handbook of children's dress in England, 1500-1900
Ruth Bean, 1996
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 264) and index
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Description
Through the centuries children's clothes have reflected the concerns of parents and the movements of fashion. The needs of the child, changing ideas on health and upbringing, evolving social attitutes and new technology, all find expression in their dress. Its development, and its changing relationship with contemporary adult dress, offer a revealing picture of the times. Though the identities of the children may not survive the clothes, each garment bears the imprint of a way of life.
Table of Contents
Part 1 INFANCY The child in arms: first clothing 1500-1800, 1800-1900 Beginning to walk: second clothing From long clothes to short clothes 1500-1900 Part 2 CHILDHOOD Children in skirts 1500-1750 1500-1650, 1650-1750 A dress for childhood 1750-1820 Children and fashion 1820-1900 Children in mourning Part 3 GROWING UP Breeching Boys & girls 1500-1900 Boys 1500-1650, Girls 1500-1650, Boys 1650-1750, Girls 1650-1750, Boys 1750-1820, Girls 1750-1820, Boys 1820-1900, Girls 1820-1900 Looking back, looking forward References, Glossary, Select bibliography and collections, Sources of illustrations, Index
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