Fashion and Family History: Interpreting How Your Ancestors Dressed (Tracing Your Ancestors)

Name: Fashion and Family History: Interpreting How Your Ancestors Dressed (Tracing Your Ancestors)
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Book Synopsis: Studying dress history teaches us much about the past. In this skillfully illustrated, accessible and authoritative book, Jayne Shrimpton demonstrates how fashion and clothes represent the everyday experiences of earlier generations, illuminating the world in which they lived.As Britain evolved during the 1800s from a slow-paced agrarian society into an urban-industrial nation, dress was transformed. Traditional rural styles declined and modern city modes, new workwear and holiday gear developed. Women sewed at home, while shopping advanced, novel textiles and mass-produced goods bringing affordable fashion to ordinary people. Many of our predecessors worked as professional garment-makers, laundresses or in other related trades: close to fashion production, as consumers they looked after their clothes.The author explains how, understanding the social significance of dress, the Victorians observed strict etiquette through special costumes for Sundays, marriage and mourning. Poorer families struggled to maintain standards, but young single workers spent their wages on clothes, the older generation cultivating their own discreet style. Twentieth-century dress grew more relaxed and democratic as popular culture influenced fashion for recent generations who enjoyed sport, cinema, music and dancing.

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Experience the fascinating world of fashion and uncover the secrets of your ancestors' clothing with "Fashion and Family History: Interpreting How Your Ancestors Dressed" by Jayne Shrimpton. This highly informative and beautifully illustrated book takes you on a journey through time, revealing how fashion and clothes provide a window into the everyday lives of earlier generations.

Delve into the evolution of British society in the 1800s as traditional rural styles gave way to modern city modes. Discover how women played a crucial role in the fashion industry, sewing clothes at home and embracing the emerging trends in shopping and affordable fashion. Gain a deeper understanding of the social significance of dress, from the strict etiquette observed during special occasions to the struggles of poorer families to maintain standards.

Explore how dress evolved further in the 20th century with the influence of popular culture. Learn how sport, cinema, music, and dancing shaped fashion and allowed individuals to express their identity. With its comprehensive coverage of dress history, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in understanding their heritage through the lens of fashion.

Uncover the stories behind your family's clothing choices and get a glimpse into the world in which your ancestors lived. Take a step back in time and order "Fashion and Family History: Interpreting How Your Ancestors Dressed" today. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with your past!

Order now and embark on an enlightening journey through fashion and family history!

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