Famine and Fashion
Needlewomen in the Nineteenth Century
Famine and Fashion
Needlewomen in the Nineteenth Century
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’... visual and ideological appeal which the book charts meticulously and from such a variety of angles, making an important contribution to research not only on labour history, but on 'the critical ideological role played by femininity in nineteenth-century discourses'... The sophisticated arguments of the essays in this volume, the cross-references between them and the wide range of sources consulted and analysed makes this an original and edifying read, particularly useful for postgraduates and scholars, which will certainly stimulate further research into both women's work and the figure of the seamstress in this period.' The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory ’This interesting book is a groundbreaking exploration of women and the occupation of needlework in the 19th century, gathering together scholars from a variety of disciplines and examining needlework from the perspectives of class, gender and sexuality... The book is well edited by Beth Harris, who also contributes to the book, and her clear and thought provoking introduction sets the scene well. The chapters are readable, particularly for those interested in the occupation of needlework, or in feminism and/or Victorian history and literature. As a whole the book is well presented and clear, with themes connected across both sections... This is an appropriate book for anyone interested in feminism, literature, history, the occupation of needlework... Perhaps of most interest to researchers and educators, it will also appeal to interested practitioners.’ Journal of Occupational Science
’... visual and ideological appeal which the book charts meticulously and from such a variety of angles, making an important contribution to research not only on labour history, but on 'the critical ideological role played by femininity in nineteenth-century discourses'... The sophisticated arguments of the essays in this volume, the cross-references between them and the wide range of sources consulted and analysed makes this an original and edifying read, particularly useful for postgraduates and scholars, which will certainly stimulate further research into both women's work and the figure of the seamstress in this period.' The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory ’This interesting book is a groundbreaking exploration of women and the occupation of needlework in the 19th century, gathering together scholars from a variety of disciplines and examining needlework from the perspectives of class, gender and sexuality... The book is well edited by Beth Harris, who also contributes to the book, and her clear and thought provoking introduction sets the scene well. The chapters are readable, particularly for those interested in the occupation of needlework, or in feminism and/or Victorian history and literature. As a whole the book is well presented and clear, with themes connected across both sections... This is an appropriate book for anyone interested in feminism, literature, history, the occupation of needlework... Perhaps of most interest to researchers and educators, it will also appeal to interested practitioners.’ Journal of Occupational Science
Beth Harris is Assistant Professor in the History of Art at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA.
’... visual and ideological appeal which the book charts meticulously and from such a variety of angles, making an important contribution to research not only on labour history, but on 'the critical ideological role played by femininity in nineteenth-century discourses'... The sophisticated arguments of the essays in this volume, the cross-references between them and the wide range of sources consulted and analysed makes this an original and edifying read, particularly useful for postgraduates and scholars, which will certainly stimulate further research into both women's work and the figure of the seamstress in this period.' The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory ’This interesting book is a groundbreaking exploration of women and the occupation of needlework in the 19th century, gathering together scholars from a variety of disciplines and examining needlework from the perspectives of class, gender and sexuality... The book is well edited by Beth Harris, who also contributes to the book, and her clear and thought provoking introduction sets the scene well. The chapters are readable, particularly for those interested in the occupation of needlework, or in feminism and/or Victorian history and literature. As a whole the book is well presented and clear, with themes connected across both sections... This is an appropriate book for anyone interested in feminism, literature, history, the occupation of needlework... Perhaps of most interest to researchers and educators, it will also appeal to interested practitioners.’ Journal of Occupational Science
Beth Harris is Assistant Professor in the History of Art at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA.