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Title: Gloves and Glove-making Condition: New EAN: 9780747814535 ISBN: 9780747814535 Publisher: Shire Publications Format: Paperback Release Date: 25/02/2016 Item Height: 210mm Item Length: 149mm Item Weight: 147g Author: Mike Redwood Language: English ISBN-10: 0747814538 Description: From workaday marigolds to hand-wear custom crafted for the Queen, gloves perform many functions – insulation from the cold, protection from injury, and even ceremonial roles. Gloves have been used since prehistoric times, but in Britain their use as formal and fashion items took off during Elizabeth I's reign, and played a surprisingly significant cultural role well into the nineteenth century. They were often given as precious gifts, used in coronation ceremonies, sent to indicate assent, or even to offer a formal challenge. This beautifully illustrated history, published in association with the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London, delves into the glove's place in history, offers detailed descriptions of their production in the artisanal workshop and on the factory floor, and also tells the fascinating story of the closely guarded privileges of the glove-makers' guilds. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Book Series: Shire Library Genre: Fashion & Design Topic: Society & Culture, Arts & Photography, History Release Year: 2016 Missing Information?
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