{"product_id":"book-21ha","title":"Dressing the Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revealing history that explores the artistry, craftmanship, and traditions behind the royal wardrobe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A truly wonderful and fascinating book!\"—Lady Anne Glenconner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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, \u003ci\u003eDressing the Queen\u003c\/i\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\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 labor is a vital part of our country's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\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","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":67379563594032,"sku":"ZE21ha","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":67379563626800,"sku":"ZM21ha","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook [BD]","offer_id":67379563659568,"sku":"BD21ha","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-21ha","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}