Among the most evocative items to be discovered by archaeologists are the scraps of silk and wool and other fabrics that signal so eloquently their owner's status and concerns. Such clothing and textile finds have figured prominently in excavations of medieval sites in London in the past two decades; they have included knitting, tapestries, silk hair-nets and elaborately patterned oriental, Islamic and Italian fabrics, which reveal for the first time the wide range of cloths available to medieval Londoners; there are beautifully made buttons, and buttonholes and edgings which display superb craftsmanship and a high level of needlework skills; the way that clothes were cut and sewn can be studied in detail. This highly readable account will be of wide general interest; dress historians and archaeologists will also find a wealth of new insights into the fashions, clothing and textile industries of medieval England and Europe. Contents include: The Excavations, Techniques used in Textile Production, Wool Textiles, Goathair Textiles, Linen Textiles, Silk Textiles, Mixed Cloths, Narrow Wares, Sewing Techniques and Tailoring, Dyes. THE AUTHORS Past and present staff of the Museum of London.
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Another book from the series Medieval Finds from Excavations in London and (as far as I can tell) equally thorough and reliable. A treasure trove of information for professional historians and serious non-professionals alike, this book not only lists and describes what was found, but also gives background information on weaving and sewing techniques and probable usage of the items. With rather more text and less enumeration than 'Dress accessories' this book is a little easier to read. Again the numerous pictures and drawings clarify and enliven the text for those who are not familiar with weaving and sewing. (Actually, some basic knowledge of both those crafts is needed at times.)
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Wonderful book for the serious student of medieval and early Renaissance costuming. Full of photos and in-depth exploration of primary sources and excellent scholarship.
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Useful resource with good pictures,
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There are increasing numbers, now, of books that describe archaeological finds that provide clues to the material culture of a former age. "Textiles and Clothing" is written in the dry technical style of most such books, but features more, and better, pictures of key finds than many such books do. For the costumer with a bit of archaeological knowledge, this book is immensely useful--but it's not an easy or fun read.
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