Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London)

by Geoff Egan (Author), Frances Pritchard (Author)

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Brooches, rings, buckles, pendants, buttons, purses and other accessories were part of everyday dress in the middle ages. Over two thousand such items dating from the period 1150-1450 are described and discussed here, all found in recent archaeological excavations in London - then as now one of western Europe's most cosmopolitan cities, its social and economic activity compounded by the waterside bustle of the Thames. These finds constitute the most extensive and varied group of such accessories yet recovered in Britain, and their close dating and the scientific analysis carried out on them have been highly revealing. Important results published here for the first time show, for example, the popularity of shoddy, mass-produced items in base metals during the high middle ages and enable researchers to identify the varied products of rival traditions of manufacture mentioned in historical sources. Anyone needing accurate information on period costume will welcome this book, which will appeal to the general reader interested in costume and design, as well as to archaeologists and historians. THE AUTHORS are members of staff of the Museum of London.

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Extremely useful to medieval re-enactors. TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER (Along with Shoes and Pattens) these two volumes brook few rivals and represent the best scholarship focused on shoes and everyday dress accessories from the Middle Ages. Indispensable....Groundbreaking. SPECULUM

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boydell Press (May 2, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 426 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0851158390
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0851158396
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.58 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,190,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,574 in Archaeology (Books)
- #3,632 in Fashion History
- #4,059 in Textile & Costume (Books)

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Kristjan

Excellent primer on medieval dress accessories.

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019

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The book basically delivers what it says, a broad overview of complicated jumble that is dress accessories from 1150 to 1450 from excavations in London. Basically I bought this as a what-to-buy-for-which-period guide and I am pretty happy with it for that purpose. Only wish that they had covered the period from 1150 to 1550 but other than that I have few criticisms of this book. Recommended for re-enactors to get a sense of which belt buckles/strap-ends/brooches/fibulas etc. were in fashion at which time. Contains mostly archeological drawings of objects but also some photos. One thing to be aware of is that at first glance the drawings in this book are un-dated. The artefacts are labelled with a string of codes like: "839 BWB83 4021 (352) 11", where the last number is a ceramic phase number. The key to these phases can be found in a small table on Page 3. In this case the 11 indicates Ceramic Phase 11, c1350-1400. It's a bit annoying (why not just write the dates in the captions?) but scientists have a habit of making things complicated when they can be simple.

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A must for researchers and writers of historical fiction

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2005

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The Museum of London is putting out invaluable book for writers and researched. This is never going to be a bestseller, or even something the casual reader will be interested in. It's very details, extensively photographed artifacts of dress accessories for the Medieval Period, running 1150-1450.

They go into the field work and the finds, how the items are date. They cover girdles (not the kind Marlyn Monroe tells Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon to take off and spread out!) but the style women wore around the waist of their gowns. They ranged from fabric ones to metal. They cover buckles, how they were made, very detailed pictures, then diagrams of how they were constructed. Brooches, buttons, belts, pins, hair accessories, chains, pendants, fingers rights, bells, purses, mirrors, combs, cosmetic sets, needlecases and more. Often they included patterns.

They discuss the metallurgical of these items, how they were made. It will bore most people bloody stiff. To the historical writer of the period, they will be in heaven.

Highly recommended for the Historical Romance writer who wants to get it right. It's perfection for someone wanting the tiny details.

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Dense and precise

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021

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Got this for research not fun. It is heavy on the archaeology and not necessarily the best as a general review of the times but an amazing archaeological analysis

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Pennyaa

Must have

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019

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This book is a must have for your DIY medieval costuming! Great book for SCA or other historically accurate medieval reenactment.

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EOntis

An Invaluable Research Tool

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2003

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This book, part of a collective of what has become to be known as "the London Excavations" is invaluable for academic or hobbyist alike. Complete in its recording and detailing of dress accessories such as brooches, buttons, buckles, bells, purses,hair accessories, etcetera it provides a complete breakdown of information with excellant quality illustrations. Provides extensive commentary on materials and methods, uses, and contextural information. This is not just a compilation of data, its an extensive body of work on dress accessories of the period and their use.

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Marilyn S Holt

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017

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DUDE! YEAH every reanactor of this time period need this

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Brittian household

Super detailed, not many pictures

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012

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Not much for photos but the written detail is absolutely wonderful. Would also recommend buying the book to use the reference list which is quite extensive.

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Richard Crossman

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015

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A great resource for costumers and medieval enthusiasts.

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Julian

Good references

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2020

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If you after facts and figures this is the one.

Ms. A.

Definitive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2013

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Does exactly what it says on the cover.
This is a serious academic work, not necessarily everyone's idea of bedtime reading but it will tell you everything you could wish to know about dress acessories. A must for medievalists and re enactors.

Pen Name

Just what it says on the box.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2016

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Brilliant book! Everything the person who recommended it said it is. The clue is in the title. One of those books to dip into and loose yourself for hours!

Otter d.

This is a very useful book full of interesting pictures

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2018

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This is a very useful book full of interesting pictures. I really recommend it to all who are interested in late medieval small finds

J. Mcewan

Dress Accessories - c1150-1450

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2012

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A very thorough book examining archaeological findings. This is ideal for re-enactors who want to be as authentic as possible.

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