Fashion: Women in World War One
Author(s): Lucy Adlington
World War One had catastrophic impact on the lives of millions, both on the battlefield and on the Home Front too. It was also a time of tremendous social upheaval, bringing new opportunities and freedoms. Whatever their wartime role - as nurses, naval officers, factory workers or footballers - women needed the right clothes for the job. From the luxurious silks of High Society, to the boots and breeches of the Women's Land Army, Fashion: Women in World War One explores the impact of war on fashion 1914-1918 with unique images and beautiful original garments
General Information
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- : The History Press Ltd
- : The History Press Ltd
- : 01 March 2014
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 June 2014
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Lucy Adlington
- : Paperback
- : 391.20941
- : 32
- : 100 colour illustrations
More About The Product
Lucy Adlington is the founder of History Wardrobe, which gives costume-in-context presentations to more than 15,000 people across the UK every year, and the author of "Great War Fashion." She works closely with English Heritage and National Trust and has a large collection of original outfits spanning 200 years of fashion history. She is also a children's author and has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal.
