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Fabricating Women: The Seamstresses Of Old Regime France, 16751791
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Winner Of The 2002 Berkshire Prize, Presented By The Berkshire Conference Of Women Historiansfabricating Women Examines The Social Institution Of The Seamstresses Guild In France From The Time Of Louis Xiv To The Revolution. In Contrast With Previous Scholarship On Women And Gender In The Early Modern Period, Clare Haru Crowston Asserts That The Rise Of The Absolute State, With Its Centralizing And Unifying Tendencies, Could Actually Increase Womens Economic, Social, And Legal Opportunities And Allow Them To Thrive In Corporate Organizations Such As The Guild. Yet Crowston Also Reveals Paradoxical Consequences Of The Guilds Success, Such As How Its Growing Membership And Visibility Ultimately Fostered An Essentialized Femininity That Was Tied To Fashion And Appearances.Situating The Seamstresses Guild As Both An Economic And Political Institution, Crowston Explores In Particular Its Relationship With The Allmale Tailors Guild, Which Had Dominated The Clothing Fabrication Trade In France Until Women Challenged This Monopoly During The Seventeenth Century. Combining Archival Evidence With Visual Images, Technical Literature, Philosophical Treatises, And Fashion Journals, She Also Investigates The Techniques The Seamstresses Used To Make And Sell Clothing, How The Garments Reflected And Shaped Modern Conceptions Of Femininity, And Guild Officials Interactions With Royal And Municipal Authorities. Finally, By Offering A Revealing Portrait Of These Womens Private Livesexplaining, For Instance, How Many Seamstresses Went Beyond Traditional Female Boundaries By Choosing To Remain Single And Establish Their Own Householdscrowston Challenges Existing Ideas About Womens Work And Family In Early Modern Europe.Although Clothing Lay At The Heart Of French Economic Production, Social Distinction, And Cultural Identity, Fabricating Women Is The First Book To Investigate This Immense And Archetypal Female Guild In Depth. It Will Be Welcomed By Students And Scholars Of French And European History, Womens And Labor History, Fashion And Technology, And Early Modern Political Economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Fabricating Women: The Seamstresses of Old Regime France'? A: The book examines the social institution of the seamstresses' guild in France from 1675 to 1791, exploring its economic, social, and political implications for women during the Old Regime.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fabricating Women'? A: The author is Clare Haru Crowston, who presents a detailed analysis of the seamstresses' guild and its significance in early modern France.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include women's economic opportunities, the relationship between the seamstresses' guild and the male tailors' guild, and how clothing shaped modern conceptions of femininity.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fabricating Women' have? A: The book contains 528 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Fabricating Women' is suitable for students and scholars of French and European history, women's studies, and labor history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Fabricating Women'? A: The book was published on December 7, 2001.
- Q: Does the book include visual images or illustrations? A: Yes, the author combines archival evidence with visual images, technical literature, and fashion journals to enhance the discussion.
- Q: What type of readers will benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in women's history, labor history, fashion, and early modern political economy will find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may show some signs of use but is still functional and readable.