Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes with Eleanor Houghton

Dressed: The History of Fashion by Dressed Media

May 20, 202670:03Arts

Renowned Brontë scholar, historian and illustrator ⁠Eleanor Houghton⁠ joins us to discuss her recently published book ⁠Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes⁠. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠...

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