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The Dress Diary
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Author : Kate Strasdin
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-06-06
The Dress Diary written by Kate Strasdin and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-06 with History categories.
A revealing and unique portrait of Victorian life as told through the discovery of one woman's textile scrapbook. In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments - some her own, others donated by family and friends - she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of their lives. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of Kate Strasdin, a fashion historian and museum curator. Using her expertise, Strasdin spent the next six years unraveling the secrets contained within the album's pages, and the lives of the people within. Her findings are remarkable. Piece by piece, she charts Anne's journey from the mills of Lancashire to the port of Singapore before tracing her return to England in later years. Fragments of cloth become windows into Victorian life: pirates in Borneo, the complicated etiquette of mourning, poisonous dyes, the British Empire in full swing, rioting over working conditions, and the terrible human cost of Britain's cotton industry. This is life writing that celebrates ordinary people: not the grandees of traditional written histories, but the hidden figures, the participants in everyday life. Through the evidence of waistcoats, ball gowns, and mourning outfits, Strasdin lays bare the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes we choose to wear.
The Dress Diary Of Mrs Anne Sykes
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Author : Kate Strasdin
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2023-02-23
The Dress Diary Of Mrs Anne Sykes written by Kate Strasdin and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life told through her unique scrapbook. In 1838, Anne Sykes was given a diary on her wedding day. Using it to collect snippets of fabric, she created a record of her life and times. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of fashion historian Kate Strasdin who spent the next six years unravelling the secrets contained within its pages. Piece by piece, she charts Anne's life and times. Fragments of cloth become windows into Victorian life: pirates in Borneo, the complicated etiquette of mourning, poisonous dyes, the British Empire in full swing, rioting over working conditions and the terrible human cost of Britain's cotton industry. Through the evidence of waistcoats, ball gowns and mourning outfits, Strasdin lays bare the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes we choose to wear. ‘Flawless’ Amber Butchart ‘Fascinating’ Clare Hunter ‘Irresistible’ The Times
The Dress Diary Of Mrs Anne Sykes
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Author : Kate Strasdin
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2023-03-23
The Dress Diary Of Mrs Anne Sykes written by Kate Strasdin and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The hidden fabric of a Victorian woman's life - from family and friends to industry and Empire - told through her unique textile scrapbook. _____________ In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments - some her own, others donated by family and friends - she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of their lives. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of Kate Strasdin, a fashion historian and museum curator. Using her expertise, Strasdin spent the next six years unravelling the secrets contained within the album's pages. Her findings are remarkable. Piece by piece, she charts Anne's journey from the mills of Lancashire to the port of Singapore before tracing her return to England in later years. Fragments of cloth become windows into Victorian life: pirates in Borneo, the complicated etiquette of mourning, poisonous dyes, the British Empire in full swing, rioting over working conditions and the terrible human cost of Britain's cotton industry. This is life writing that celebrates ordinary people: not the grandees of traditional written histories, but the hidden figures, the participants in everyday life. Through the evidence of waistcoats, ball gowns and mourning outfits, Strasdin lays bare the whole of human experience in the most intimate of mediums: the clothes we choose to wear.
The Dress Diary Of Mrs Anne Sykes
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Author : Kate Strasdin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
The Dress Diary Of Mrs Anne Sykes written by Kate Strasdin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Clothing and dress categories.
In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of her life and times. Her name was Mrs Anne Sykes. Nearly two hundred years later, the diary fell into the hands of Kate Strasdin, a fashion historian and museum curator. Strasdin spent the next six years unravelling the secrets contained within the album's pages. Piece by piece, she charts Anne's journey from the mills of Lancashire to the port of Singapore before tracing her return to England in later years. Fragments of cloth become windows into Victorian life: pirates in Borneo, the complicated etiquette of mourning, poisonous dyes, the British Empire in full swing, rioting over working conditions and the terrible human cost of Britain's cotton industry.
Dainty Dress Diaries
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Author : Catherine Carton
language : en
Publisher: O'Brien Press
Release Date : 2022-05-16
Dainty Dress Diaries written by Catherine Carton and has been published by O'Brien Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-16 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Based on Catherine Carton's popular blog and vlog channels, Dainty Dress Diaries contains a variety of afternoon craft projects, recycling and upcycling ideas, gardening tips and sewing inspiration.
Fashion Diaries
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Author : Aesha Shah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-12-21
Fashion Diaries written by Aesha Shah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-21 with categories.
The e book called fashion diary is work of non-fiction. It has fashion tips and 100 fashion diary illustrations about fashion, fashion clothing and fashion accessories. Always dress like you are going to see your worse enemy. Dress like you are already famous. The joy of dressing is an art. Fashion is about something that comes from within you. Life isn't perfect but your outfit can be. You know that fashion is art and you are the canvas. Remind yourself that you really need new clothes. Think about style, fashion, artistic integrity, artiste and art. Think about buying new outfits often. Style is an actual way to say who you are. Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself. Fashion fades outfits you wear and style is eternal format. It's not about brand but style is something all that matters. Life is too short to wear boring clothes. Be passionate about fashion and clothing. Be fearless, be brave, be bold and love yourself. Every person has their own iconic style. Don't make fashion own you but you decide how you want to present yourself, own fashion. It is my fashion diary. I have put my thoughts in it. Read it, enjoy it and I am waiting for readers reviews.
Beautiful And Good Things
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Author : Gwendolyn Michel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04
Beautiful And Good Things written by Gwendolyn Michel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04 with categories.
The Diary And The Green Dress
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Author : Shelley Banks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-12
The Diary And The Green Dress written by Shelley Banks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-12 with categories.
It's the exquisite, vintage, mint green dress that first captures Izzy's imagination. But it's what's underneath the dress, laying at the bottom of the dusty trunk, that grabs and continues to intrigue her-fifteen leather-bound diaries. Starting in 1919, the entries tell the story of Grace, a woman whose life was destined to know both the tenderest of love and overwhelming, heartbreaking grief. The more Izzy reads, the more she wants to know about Grace's life. But soon she finds herself untangling a story of her own. Who is Claudia and what will her arrival mean for Izzy's family? Throw in the purchase of the first house she's ever owned, as well as a new man in her life, a relationship she hadn't been looking for and, isn't sure she's ready for, and Izzy begins to feel overwhelmed. At least she has the diaries she can lose herself in when her own life becomes too complicated. But the more she reads, the more she realises there are similarities between her life and Grace's life.
Diary Of A Drag Queen
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Author : Crystal Rasmussen
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2019-02-07
Diary Of A Drag Queen written by Crystal Rasmussen and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2020 Life's a drag... Why not be a queen? 'Stories like the one where you shagged a 79-year-old builder and knocked over his sister's ashes while feeding him a Viagra. Or the time you crashed your car because you were giving a hand job in barely moving traffic and took your eye off the car in front. That's the kind of dinner-party ice-breaker I'm talking about.' Northern, working-class and shagging men three times her age, Crystal writes candidly about her search for 'the one'; sleeping with a VIP in an attempt to become a world famous journalist; getting hired and fired by a well-known fashion magazine; being torn between losing weight and gorging on KFC; and her need for constant sexual satisfaction (and where that takes her). Charting her day-to-day adventures over the course of a year, we encounter tucks, twists and sucks, heinous overspending and endless nights spent sprinting from problem to problem in a full face of make-up. This is a place where the previously unspeakable becomes the commendable - a unique portrayal of the queer experience. (c) 2019, Crystal Rasmussen (P) 2019 Penguin Audio
Make It Own It Love It
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Author : Matt Chapple
language : en
Publisher: Jacqui Small
Release Date : 2016-10-20
Make It Own It Love It written by Matt Chapple and has been published by Jacqui Small this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-20 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Join Matt Chapple, the UK's top amateur stitcher and winner of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee2015 as he shares everything you need to know about repairing and maintaining your attire in this non-nonsense guide. Focusing on making sewing easy and fun, it covers tools of the trade, essential repairs and alterations as well as complete step-by-step instructions instructions for making projects from scratch, such as a box-pleated skirt and adding bias binding to pocket edges for a splash of colour. Matt’s no-nonsense language strips away the complexity of sewing, as he gives practical advice on how to repair fabrics from denim and corduroy to tweed and wool, and offers tips to make wardrobe malfunctions a thing of the past. Written for the uninitiated stitcher, concentrating on common clothing issues we all face, be it a loss of a button, a hole in the pocket or something more serious like a fallen hem.