Tweed, Paperback by Anderson, Fiona, ISBN 1845206975, ISBN-13 9781845206970, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US

Anderson offers a lively and interesting account of the history of tweed, that group of fabrics at once thought of when picturing English gentry tramping about the moors. Anderson challenges this notion, and takes the reader through the social and cultural history woven into the fabric itself. The text is divided by chronological periods as well as more specific topics such as masculinity and fashion, femininity, sportswear, and nostalgic fashion. There are a great many photographs of tweed and tweed wearers throughout the ages, from the late 19th century to a photo of a smart Louis Vuitton women's suit from 2014. Tht will be of interest to the historian focusing on fashion as well as the lay person who enjoys reading about cultural history. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()