{"product_id":"dressing-the-queen-by-kate-strasdin-9781784745332","title":"Dressing the Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal laundresses, corset-makers and professional feather curlers—the hidden story of the people who designed, sewed, stitched and steamed the clothes of Britain's queens, from Victoria to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A truly wonderful and fascinating book!'\u003c\/em\u003e Lady Anne Glenconner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hidden story of the people who designed, sewed, stitched and steamed the clothes of Britain's queens, from Victoria to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, \u003cem\u003eDressing the Queen\u003c\/em\u003e shows 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\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\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\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A fascinating glimpse into the lives of the makers behind all the glitter of royalty'\u003c\/em\u003e Daisy Goodwin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A must for fans of royal and fashion history'\u003c\/em\u003e Tracy Borman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648321208556,"sku":"9781784745332","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784745332-dressing-the-queen.jpg?v=1779255566","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/dressing-the-queen-by-kate-strasdin-9781784745332","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}