- Paperback: 233 pages
- Publisher: Stationery Office Books (April 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0112904459
- ISBN-13: 978-0112904458
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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A model of clarity, and copiously illustrated with photographs and diagrams. It provides absolutely essential reference material for the dress historian and archaeologist, for the early textile specialist, and those interested in the tools and equipment used. TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER (Linda Woolley, curator of early and medieval textiles and dress, V&A Museum) Highly readable... I particularly like the 'how to' section, and the inclusion of patter lay-outs. FINDS RESEARCH GROUP
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"Highly readable... I particularly like the 'how to' section, and the inclusion of patter lay-outs."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is another of the brilliantly conceived and carried out, detailed works of the Medieval Period but out by the Museum of London. Dress Accessories; The Medieval Household : Daily Living c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) and Shoes and Pattens : Finds from Medieval Excavations in London (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) by Francis Grew, go with this book. They are worth every penny. They will bore the average reader, so they are really geared for the serious student, researcher or writers.
They start with excavations, and then go into the technique used to produce textiles - wool, hair, linen, silk, dyes an the looms. They show you actual pieces of material in very close up detail so you actually see the weave, in some cases they should the reconstructed "how it really appeared".
This is simply the best book on the subject and a must for Historical writers of this period.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The excavations of medieval London revealed many examples of textile, some in amazing condition. This book strikes the happy medium of being both indisputable scholarly reference and also a source of inspiration, particularly for anyone even considering attempting to make replicas of medieval garments. Clear line illustrations of looms and weaves, and examples of similar garments from manuscript sources are accompanied by good photographs of the extant textiles and a discussion of the techniques involved in their construction. Highly recommended.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Textiles & Clothing - Excellent resource!
7 May 2000
Format:Paperback
Textiles & Clothing is an Excellent resource for all who are interested in historic research of Textiles and Clothing. The book shows detailed pictures of artifacts excavated from London as well as reconstructive drawings showing weave and knitting structures. This is book 4 of the series. Others in series - Knives & Scabbards; Dress Accessories; Shoes & Pattens. All are great reference books.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The Authenticists Bible
1 Mar 2003
Format:Hardcover
Yes, this is it. This series of books (4 so far) is the bible as far as historical recreation is concerned. Yes, it is wonderfully detailed. Yes, it has great examples of how to make/cut/do a lot of clothing related details.. but to quote another historical author "Sometimes the Museum of London folks are just flying kites".
Take, for example, the pattern and redrawing of the fitted 14th century dress. The pattern given in MOL:T&C is from one of the Greenland tunics. In fact, according to Robin Netherton, it's a redrawing of tunic that the is attributed as a man's tunic that isn't particularly fitted. There just isn't enough evidence to say that a tunic from Greenland is a good indication of fashion in mainland Europe.
That said, this is a fantastic resource. It should be in every recreationists library. But reader beware not everything in it is exactly 100% accurate.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
One Persons Trash is Researchers Treasure
29 Jan 2003
Format:Hardcover
Focusing on the excavations of clothing and textile reminants of Mediaeval London, this book reveals the vast range of fabrics available in Mediaeval London. The book also looks at the weaves of textiles, the craftmanship and needlework skills. This book is definately an interesting read for historians, re-enactors, and costume enthusiasts.
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