Ten Kings' Clothes: Royal Danish Dress, 1596-1863

Ten Kings Clothes: Royal Danish Dress,1596–1863 is a beautifully illustrated book that explores the magnificent collection of seventeenth-century men's dress from the Danish kings' wardrobes. It provides a detailed and technical appreciation of each item, contextualized within pivotal moments in Danish history, the networks of supply, and the production and circulation of luxury goods. The garments tell the story of the kings' coronations, weddings, and everyday life at court, and include contributions from tailors, embroiderers, valets, portrait artists, castle stewards, and laundresses. The book is published in association with Aarhus University Press and has a foreword written by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Yale University Press

Ten Kings Clothes: Royal Danish Dress,1596–1863 is a captivating exploration into the magnificent collection of seventeenth-century men's attire, sourced from the wardrobes of the Danish kings spanning from Christian IV to Frederik VII. This extensive research offers a profound insight into the collection of each monarch, contextualized within the broader tapestry of Danish history, the intricate networks of supply, and the intricate processes of luxury goods production and circulation.

The book is adorned with a plethora of captivating portraits, prints, and the actual garments, accompanied by detailed extended entries and hand-drafted patterns, enabling a thorough and technical appreciation of each item. These historical garments serve as a testament to the kings' coronations, weddings, and everyday lives at court, shedding light on the roles of tailors, embroiderers, valets, portrait artists, castle stewards, and laundresses in shaping the royal attire. Moreover, the book features a foreword penned by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, adding an authentic and royal touch to the narrative.

This remarkable publication has been brought to life in collaboration with Aarhus University Press, ensuring the highest standards of scholarship and presentation. Ten Kings Clothes: Royal Danish Dress,1596–1863 is a must-read for anyone with an interest in fashion history, royal courts, or the cultural heritage of Denmark.

Weight: 3334g
Dimension: 252 x 338 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300266764