Beach huts and bathing machines
Ferry, Kathryn2009
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Behind the enduring popularity of beach huts lies a story of classic British eccentricity. Immensely photogenic and appealing, these colorful seaside buildings are direct successors of the Georgian bathing machine, which first appeared in the 1730s as a peculiar device to protect the modesty of rich and fashionable bathers. Kathryn Ferry paints a picture postcard view of the classic British seaside holiday through the history of beach huts and bathing machines, revealing how the changing fashions in society shaped their design and development. A fascinating celebration of the evolution of the beach hut from its unusual beginnings, to its status as a much-loved and sought-after structure by many a British holiday maker to this day.
Main title:
Beach huts and bathing machines / Kathryn Ferry.
Author:
Imprint:
Oxford : Shire, 2009.
Collation:
64 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Series title:
Shire library ; no. 480
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780747807001 (pbk)
Dewey class:
728.720941728.7209
Language:
English
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BRN:
1934039