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Tweed (Hb)


  • Bloomsbury Academic
  • by Fiona Anderson
This book considers the historical and social factors that helped to shape, change and define the characteristics of the group of fabrics that we call tweed since its emergence in the 1820s to the present day. Including significant new research on tweeds, from Harris Tweed to the type used by Chanel, this book follows the history of these fabrics from the raw fibre to the finished garment in men's and women's fashion.

ISBN 9781845206963 | E | HB
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Publisher Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN 9781845206963
Author(s) Fiona Anderson
Publication date December 2016
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 246 x 189 mm
Illustrations 16 col.ill. | 60 duotone ill.
Pages 256
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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This book considers the historical and social factors that helped to shape, change and define the characteristics of the group of fabrics that we call tweed since its emergence in the 1820s to the present day. Including significant new research on tweeds, from Harris Tweed to the type used by Chanel, this book follows the history of these fabrics from the raw fibre to the finished garment in men's and women's fashion. This is the first book of its kind to recognize the versatility of tweed and its importance in textiles and fashion today.
Fiona Anderson is an Independent Scholar and Curator. She was formerly Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles at National Museums Scotland, UK.