This book reveals the impact of wartime and austerity on British fashion.
Explains the various elements that shaped British fashion in the 1920s, including the strong influences of Paris and Hollywood and looking not only at the clothes worn by the rich... Læs mere
The Victorian age was one of the most exciting and complex periods of history, an era of rapid change and great contrasts, in which dress reflected the times with extraordinary... Læs mere
A comprehensive guide to dating and interpreting family photographs, the book uses as examples over 150 previously unpublished images. Written by one of the Britain's leading photograph historians and based on years of research into historical photographic records.
Drawing on wide range of historical resources, this guide demonstrates the adaptation of regular clothes for manual tasks, the development of civilian uniforms and the evolution of protective garments.