Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd: The Inventories of the Wardrobe of Robes prepared in July 1600 edited from Stowe MS 557 in the British Library, MS LR 2/121 in the Public Record Office, London, and MS V.b.72 in the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington DC by Arnold, Janet [ed.] - 1988

Leeds, England: Maney, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 230mm x 325mm. Jacket has several moderate tears and associated small losses. Internally clean. Binding good. Note that this is the hard cover first edition. 376pp ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE The vast wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth I is legendary: in her own time some of the richly embroidered gowns were displayed with other treasures to dazzle the eyes of foreign visitors to the Tower of London. The quantity of clothes recorded in the inventories taken in 1600 would seem to suggest sheer vanity, but a survey of work carried out in the Wardrobe of Robes throughout the reign reveals a different picture. It is one of careful organisation and economy. This copiously annotated work is illustrated with photographs of portraits, miniatures, tomb sculptures, engravings, woven textiles and embroideries. Two indexes are provided, the first of paintings, persons, places, and events, while the second, partly a glossary, enables the… Read More

Leeds, England: Maney, 1988. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 230mm x 325mm. Light wear to jacket. No tears. Book very clean. Binding tight. Note that this is the hard cover first edition. 376pp ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE The vast wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth I is legendary: in her own time some of the richly embroidered gowns were displayed with other treasures to dazzle the eyes of foreign visitors to the Tower of London. The quantity of clothes recorded in the inventories taken in 1600 would seem to suggest sheer vanity, but a survey of work carried out in the Wardrobe of Robes throughout the reign reveals a different picture. It is one of careful organisation and economy. This copiously annotated work is illustrated with photographs of portraits, miniatures, tomb sculptures, engravings, woven textiles and embroideries. Two indexes are provided, the first of paintings, persons, places, and events, while the second, partly a glossary, enables the reader to quickly trace… Read More

Routledge. Collectible - Like New. Leeds: Maney, 1988. 4to hardcover. xvi+376pp. Illustrations. Fine book. Fine dust jacket. (Great Britain, Costume, Clothing, Fashion) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Routledge. hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Quite Specific Media Group Ltd, 1988. Hardcover. New. 392 pages. 12.50x9.75x1.00 inches.