The Black Velvet Gown

The Black Velvet Gown
Author: Catherine Cookson
Publisher: Corgi Books
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1985
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780552124737

There would be times when Riah Millican came to regret that her husband had learned to read and write, and then shared his knowledge with her and their children. For this was Durham in the 1830's, when employers tended to regard the spread of education with suspicion. But now Seth Millican was dead and she was a widow with the need to find a home and a living for herself and her children. The chance of becoming a housekeeper didn't work out, but it led to Moor House and a scholarly recluse obsessed with that very book learning that could open so many doors and yet create so many problems; especially with her daughter, Biddy, who was not only bright, but witful... THE BLACK VELVET GOWN is the story of a mother and daughter, often at odds with each other, facing the need to challenge and fight the prejudice of an age--a narrative of great power and diversity that is one of Catherine Cookson's major achievements.

Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII

Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII
Author: Maria Hayward
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2017-07-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 1351569171

Henry VIII used his wardrobe, and that of his family and household, as a way of expressing his wealth and magnificence. This book encompasses the first detailed study of male and female dress worn at the court of Henry VIII (1509-47) and covers the dress of the king and his immediate family, the royal household and the broader court circle. Henry VIII's wardrobe is set in context by a study of Henry VII's clothes, court and household. ~ ~ As none of Henry VIII's clothes survive, evidence is drawn primarily from the great wardrobe accounts, wardrobe warrants, and inventories, and is interpreted using evidence from narrative sources, paintings, drawings and a small selection of contemporary garments, mainly from European collections. ~ ~ Key areas for consideration include the king's personal wardrobe, how Henry VIII's queens used their clothes to define their status, the textiles provided for the pattern of royal coronations, marriages and funerals and the role of the great wardrobe, wardrobe of the robes and laundry. In addition there is information on the cut and construction of garments, materials and colours, dr given as gifts, the function of livery and the hierarchy of dress within the royal household, and the network of craftsmen working for the court. The text is accompanied by full transcripts of James Worsley's wardrobe books of 1516 and 1521 which provide a brief glimpse of the king's clothes.

Historic Costume

Historic Costume
Author: Tom Tierney
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2003-04-25
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486995208

Two hundred black-and-white illustrations depict ancient Egyptian royalty in diaphanous gowns, Roman senators in traditional attire, Viking and Celtic warriors in simple garb, Tudor monarchs in fur-trimmed robes, plus much more. Includes footwear, headgear, and many other accessories, in addition to background information on historical periods and each outfit.

Letters and Papers

Letters and Papers
Author: Great Britain. Public Record Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1214
Release: 1872
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: