Fashion for Scottish elites was very like that of English elites, especially in urban centres. Tailors, mantuamakers, peruke makers/hairdressers and other purveyors would happily answer summons from wealthy patrons to provide their services in private homes. FYI 18th not 17th c.
Been at Stonehenge today taking about sarsen stone and lending a hand to colleagues and friends interacting with simply tons of visitors. Here is my grooved ware gingerbread man.
@sallytuckett.bsky.social Possibly of interest to DTH?
New book out! Routledge History of Fashion and Dress, ed. with Dr. Vincent Dubé-Senécal, full open access, over 30 contributors. Please share widely www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi....
The time span covered by The Routledge History of Fashion and Dress starts in the nineteenth century, with the aftermath of the consumers’ revolution, and
The final records of the database of smuggling prosecutions in 1720s Britain are now uploaded in the Dark Markets Observatory. Discover who was smuggling, what happened to them, and sometimes why - criminal gangs, international networks, the wild world of #18thc #smuggling#history#earlymod
If you live in Norwich, check out this superb project about the city by a small group of our digital storytelling students. They’ve designed a beautiful interface, chosen interesting stories & it’s fully accessible, with access map, screen reader friendly etc. I’m so proud of these students!
Wow! Can't wait to read something of his research, as I can't attend in person on Thursday.
#C17#EarlyModern#History#DressHistory#TextileHistory#HistoricalDress#Shipwreck#PalmwoodWreak#Palmhoutwrak
