Meghan
The Domino and the Eighteenth-Century London Masquerade: A Social Biography of a Costume (Elements in Eighteenth-Century Connections)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781009045551
- author:
- Meghan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Domino and the Eighteenth-Century London Masquerade: A Social Biography of a Costume This Element presents a new perspective on the eighteenth-century London masquerade, exploring the classic domino costume through a unique object biography. By examining the domino's physical and figurative movements, from its origins in the masquerade warehouse to its appearance in fashionable society and print culture, this book sheds new light on the masquerade and its place in contemporary experiences. Through a comprehensive analysis of material, visual, and written sources, including masquerade warehouse records, newspapers, and physical objects, this Element establishes a rich understanding of the domino and its significance. This approach highlights the impact of interdisciplinary methodologies on reshaping existing scholarship, offering a fresh insight into the cultural, social, and economic contexts of the masquerade. By exploring the domino's story, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the masquerade and its enduring legacy.
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