{"product_id":"dressing-the-queen","title":"Dressing the Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revealing history that explores the artistry, craftmanship, and traditions behind the royal wardrobe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A truly wonderful and fascinating book!\"--Lady Anne Glenconner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tours and walkabouts to the dazzling spectacle of a wedding or Coronation, the clothes worn by royal women have always been a fascination. Starting with Queen Victoria and moving to the modern Elizabethan age, \u003ci\u003eDressing the Queen \u003c\/i\u003ehows the incredible craftmanship and painstaking effort that go into the making of what is known as the \"Royal Wardrobe,\" from handmade boots to Crown Jewels; country tweeds to delicate stockings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress historian Kate Strasdin reveals a tribe of previously unsung women and men. Some may be more renowned--such as designer Norman Hartnell or suitcase-maker Louis Vuitton--but most are ordinary, highly talented working people from across the British Isles. From rural straw plaiters to wartime coat-makers and refugee glovers, their skilled labour is a vital part of our country's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we see modern princesses sally forth in fantastically arranged ensembles, we can think again of the vanishing trades that once employed millions--and still remain integral to royal life today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54236860547440,"sku":"9798897101948","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/1304\/3568\/files\/imageloader_479eb0b5-f542-463b-8b5f-07c1af8ccd54.jpg?v=1787876633","url":"https:\/\/aveson.store\/products\/dressing-the-queen","provider":"Aveson","version":"1.0","type":"link"}