Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Marie Antoinette in a Chemise Dress, 1783, Kronberg, Hessische Hausstiftung
Source: flickr, Art Gallery ErgsArt, Public domain. This muslin dress was very controversial. For a scholarly
interpretation, see Ashelford, Jane. “‘Colonial Livery’ and the Chemise à La Reine, 1779–1784.” Costume 52, no. 2 (2018): 217-39.
This guide focuses on the topics in your course and outlines research strategies and resources for your final project. Use the searches and linked examples as jumping off points for exploration.
The Background Information page will help in developing your research questions and understanding the broader context for your particular interest.
Recommended Reading: The sections within Secondary Sources list Tri-College books that Professor Graham recommends for specific topics.
The Relevant Books page provides search examples from Tripod and links for requesting material from other libraries. Journal Articles will give you access to scholarly articles for cultural and historical analyses.
Primary Sources can provide more direct information from the relevant historical time period. Using Visual Sources that relate to your project can often prompt ideas about the means of production, intended audience, and associated social and cultural meanings.
