| Description |
1 online resource (232 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
| Contents |
Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; 1 A Slack Time; 2 A Uniform Solution; 3 Functional Fashion; 4 Coupon Culture; 5 CC41; 6 Supporting Britain's Women; 7 Make-Do and Mend; 8 Beauty as Duty; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Notes; Bibliography; List of Illustrations; Index; About IWM |
| Summary |
In September 1939, just three weeks after the outbreak of war, Gladys Mason wrote briefly in her diary about events in Europe: 'Hitler watched German siege of Warsaw. City in flames.' And, she continued, 'Had my wedding dress fitted. Lovely.' For Gladys Mason, and for thousands of women throughout the long years of the war, fashion was not simply a distraction, but a necessity - and one they weren't going to give up easily. In the face of bombings, conscription, rationing and ludicrous bureaucracy, they maintained a sense of elegance and style with determination and often astonishing |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
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Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions
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Fashion -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
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Fashion -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Exhibitions
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Beauty & Grooming.
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Clothing and dress
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Fashion
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Mode
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Weltkrieg 1939-1945
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Great Britain
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| Genre/Form |
Exhibition catalogs
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Imperial War Museum (Great Britain), associated with work.
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| ISBN |
9781782830979 |
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1782830979 |
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