Tudor Fashion, Eleri Lynn

The Tudors are some of the best-known figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels, codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far from being mere decoration, fashion was pivotal in the communication of status and power.

This paperback edition of Tudor Textiles presents insights into the fashions of the Tudor dynasty. Histories of Kings and Queens complement stories of unsung dressmakers, laundresses, and officials charged with maintaining and transporting the immense Tudor wardrobes from palace to palace. Evidence from rare surviving garments and textiles, original documents, fine and decorative art, and archaeological findings enhance our understanding of the Tudors and their courts. Handsomely illustrated, this sumptuous book contextualises Tudor dress and fills in gaps in our knowledge of the period and its fascinating historical figures.

About the Author
Eleri Lynn serves as Curator of the Dress Collection for Historic Royal Palaces, overseeing textiles across iconic sites including Hampton Court and Kensington Palace. Her curatorial insight brings unrivalled depth to this elegant survey—enlivening artefact, archive, and embroidery with contextual sensitivity and historical resonance.

Publication date: 2021
Publisher: Yale University Press
Pages: 208
ISBN: 9780300260588