Fashion Victims
The Dangers of Dress Past and Present
Alison Matthews David
Fashion Victims delves into the dark history of clothing, revealing how seemingly innocent garments have caused death, disease, and madness throughout the ages. From arsenic-laden frocks to hats laced with mercury, this fascinating book explores the disturbing relationship between fashion and mortality. With more than 125 images, Fashion Victims is an essential resource for fashion lovers and scholars alike.
Publish Date
2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
2015-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.28
ISBN
9781350005082
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2022-03-03T07:39:43.000Z
Fashion Victims, @AMatthewsdavid's book which inspired this episode, is a fantastic read - & wonderfully illustrated to boot. I've been wanting to do it on @TheRestHistory ever since we began the podcast. Can't recommend it enough. – source