JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dressing Up: A History of Fancy Dress in Britain.

  • Published In: Journal of Design History, 2024, v. 37, n. 1. P. 91 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lance, Johanna 3 of 3

Abstract

In "Dressing Up: A History of Fancy Dress in Britain," Verity Wilson explores the rich and inventive role that costume has played in community events and popular pageants throughout Britain. The book covers a wide range of costumed characters and events, from Victorian balls and parties to carnivals and processions. Wilson delves into photographic archives to provide a visual record of these events and highlights the connections between fancy dress practices and community and national identity. While the book celebrates the creativity and humor of fancy dress, it also acknowledges the problematic aspects, such as racial stereotypes and colonialist sentiments, that were present at some of these occasions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Design History. 2024/03, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p91
  • Document Type:Exhibition Review
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0952-4649
  • DOI:10.1093/jdh/epad007
  • Accession Number:177216264
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