'Commercialisation of fashion' in N McKendrick, J Brewer & J H Plumb (eds), The Birth of a Consumer Society. The commercialization of eighteenth century England

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Author(s) McKendrick, Neil
Publication type Chapter
Year published 1982
Pages pp34-99
Publisher Europa Publications Ltd
Place Published London

Topics:

Name Consumption, consumerism & associated ethics

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Identifies an 18th century fashion revolution and the part in this played by the process of commercialisation. Links this to clothes but also to other consumer goods such as ceramics. Also considers impact on/of retailing