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Ten Kings’ Clothes

Royal Danish Dress, 1596–1863
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Ten Kings’ Clothes: Royal Danish Dress, 1596–1863 offers a richly illustrated exploration of seventeenth-century men’s dress from the wardrobes of Danish kings Christian IV to Frederik VII. It presents the royal garments within their historical context, examining pivotal moments in Danish history, supply networks, and the production of luxury goods. Detailed entries and hand-drafted patterns provide a technical appreciation of each garment, revealing stories of coronations, weddings, and everyday court life, while highlighting the contributions of tailors, embroiderers, valets, and others involved behind the scenes.
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This book will appeal to those interested in historical fashion, royal heritage, textile arts, and European cultural history. It is suited to readers who appreciate detailed visual analysis and the technical aspects of period clothing.

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A richly illustrated glimpse into the magnificent collection of seventeenth-century men’s dress from the Danish kings’ wardrobes

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A richly illustrated glimpse into the magnificent collection of seventeenth-century men’s dress from the Danish kings’ wardrobes

Ten Kings’ Clothes: Royal Danish Dress, 1596–1863 presents the unparalleled collection of seventeenth-century male dress, belonging to the Danish kings from Christian IV to Frederik VII. The incomparable research showcases the collection of each monarch, put into context against the backdrop of pivotal moments in Danish history, the networks of supply, and the production and circulation of luxury goods.

Richly illustrated with portraits, prints, and the stunning garments, extended entries and hand-drafted patterns allow a detailed and technical appreciation of each item. The historical garments tell the story not only of the kings’ coronations and weddings but also of everyday life at court, including the contributions of tailors, embroiderers, valets, portrait artists, castle stewards, and laundresses.

The book also includes a foreword written by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300266764

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 500 color illus.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Katia Johansen is a renowned author, lecturer, and teacher of textile conservation, exhibition techniques, and costume history. She is the former textile conservator and costume curator at The Royal Danish Collections at Rosenborg Castle, Denmark, where she worked for over 35 years.

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