Alison Toplis Livres

Focusing on rural clothing consumption in early nineteenth-century Britain, this study utilizes diverse sources such as newspapers, trade directories, court records, and visual artifacts to examine how the majority of the population obtained their apparel. Through this comprehensive investigation, it sheds light on the social and economic factors influencing clothing choices and accessibility during this period.

"Focussing on one item of utilitarian 19th-century workwear, Alison Toplis uncovers new social histories and reveals the lasting influence of the smock frock"--