In the beginning

I am an independent dress historian by interest, and a university librarian by profession.

This blog is for anyone with an interest in the history of clothing, dress, textiles, embroidery and lace, particularly of the early modern period, c.1550-c.1750, though I'm always happy to look at clothing outside these periods. I hope to put on here, as well as my own thoughts, information on exhibitions, books (old, new and forthcoming), and links to interesting websites.