Jane Austen's Wardrobe
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What did Jane Austen wear?
Acclaimed dress historian and Austen expert Hilary Davidson reveals, for the first time, the wardrobe of one of the world’s most celebrated authors. Despite her acknowledged brilliance on the page, Jane Austen has all too often been accused of dowdiness in her appearance. Now her garments and accessories—from gowns and coats to shoes and undergarments—have been brought together with her 161 known letters to tell a very different story. The Jane Austen Hilary Davidson discovers is alert to fashion trends but thrifty and eager to reuse and repurpose clothing. Her renowned irony and wit peppers her letters, describing clothes, shopping and taste. Jane Austen’s Wardrobe offers the rare pleasure of a glimpse inside the closet of a stylish dresser and perpetually fascinating writer.
Acclaimed dress historian and Austen expert Hilary Davidson reveals, for the first time, the wardrobe of one of the world’s most celebrated authors. Despite her acknowledged brilliance on the page, Jane Austen has all too often been accused of dowdiness in her appearance. Now her garments and accessories—from gowns and coats to shoes and undergarments—have been brought together with her 161 known letters to tell a very different story. The Jane Austen Hilary Davidson discovers is alert to fashion trends but thrifty and eager to reuse and repurpose clothing. Her renowned irony and wit peppers her letters, describing clothes, shopping and taste. Jane Austen’s Wardrobe offers the rare pleasure of a glimpse inside the closet of a stylish dresser and perpetually fascinating writer.
Title:Jane Austen's Wardrobe
Format:Hardcover
Product dimensions:240 pages, 10.06 X 7.5 X 1 in
Shipping dimensions:240 pages, 10.06 X 7.5 X 1 in
Published:September 12, 2023
Publisher:Yale University Press
Language:English
Appropriate for ages:All ages
ISBN - 13:9780300263602