The Pocket

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A Hidden History of Women's Lives, 1660–1900

By Ariane Fennetaux and Barbara Burman

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The Pocket by Ariane Fennetaux and Barbara Burman is an intriguing exploration of the historical significance of women's pockets from the 17th to the 19th century. The authors delve into how these often overlooked fashion accessories reflected and influenced social norms, personal privacy, and gender roles. Through rich and detailed analysis, the book unveils the cultural narratives and daily lives of the women who wore them.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of fashion and social history, as it delves into how a simple accessory reveals much about the everyday lives of women in the past. Through detailed exploration, you’ll discover intriguing insights into how this often-overlooked item transformed from a practical tool to a significant cultural element within the landscape of arts and culture.

A New York Times Best Art Book of 2019

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A New York Times Best Art Book of 2019

“A riveting book . . . few stones are left unturned.”—Roberta Smith’s “Top Art Books of 2019,” The New York Times

This fascinating and enlightening study of the tie-on pocket combines materiality and gender to provide new insight into the social history of women’s everyday lives—from duchesses and country gentry to prostitutes and washerwomen—and explores their consumption practices, sociability, mobility, privacy, and identity. A wealth of evidence reveals unexpected facets of the past, bringing women’s stories into intimate focus.

“What particularly interests Burman and Fennetaux is the way in which women of all classes have historically used these tie-on pockets as a supplementary body part to help them negotiate their way through a world that was not built to suit them.”—Kathryn Hughes, The Guardian

“A brilliant book.”—Ulinka Rublack, Times Literary Supplement

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The Pocket by Ariane Fennetaux and Barbara Burman is celebrated as a thoroughly researched exploration of women’s history viewed through the lens of the tie-on pocket. Critics have highlighted its captivating blend of art, literature, and social history, acknowledging how the authors transform a seemingly simple accessory into a profound cultural artefact. The book's insightful analysis reveals the significant role these pockets played in reflecting women’s lived experiences and societal roles, underlining its importance as an academic yet accessible contribution to the understanding of gender and material culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300253740

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 200 color illus.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 264

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Ariane Fennetaux Arts & Culture Barbara Burman Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Barbara Burman is an independent scholar, and Ariane Fennetaux is associate professor of eighteenth-century history at the Université de Paris.

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