"Clothes in Victorian Times" by Gill Munton explores the fascinating world of fashion during the Victorian era, detailing how clothing reflected social status, gender roles, and cultural changes. The book delves into the materials, craftsmanship, and styles of the period, showcasing the transition from elaborate dresses and frock coats to more practical attire. It examines the influence of industrialization on garment production, the impact of events like the Great Exhibition, and the significance of fashion in daily life. Through vivid illustrations and insightful commentary, Munton offers readers a glimpse into how clothing shaped identity and society in the 19th century. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Victorian Times .

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1998 by Hachette Children's Group .

Gill Munton is an experienced editor and writer of primary school material. She has written stories for reading schemes, workbooks, short stories and a number of differentiated texts, fiction and non-fiction.