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Textile History is an internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journal and one of the leading publications in its field. It is currently edited by Dr Mary Brooks and Professor Pat Hudson.
It was launched in 1968 by the Pasold Research Fund as part of its policy of fostering the publication of research on textile history. An essay detailing the history of the Fund and the journal, writen by David Jenkins for the Anniversary issue of Textile History in 2008, can be accessed by clicking here.
As with the work of the Fund as a whole, the journal takes a very broad and inclusive definition of textile history to include the economic, social and cultural history of textiles, their technological development, design, conservation, the history of dress and other uses of textiles, from prehistory to the present. This includes studies arising from the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of historical textiles and clothing.
In addition to research articles the journal regularly publishes Exhibition Reviews and Object Lessons: the former offers important discussion of major public exhibitions of dress and textiles, whilst the latter illustrates the ways in which the study of objects can inform analysis in scholarly research. The Research Notes section is intended for short discussion of research developments that do not yet warrant a major article. Textile History also publishes book reviews covering a wide cross section of books from all parts of the world, dealing with all aspects of textile and clothing history. Submissions from both established and early career scholars are welcome.
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PUBLICATION
The journal is published twice yearly, in May and November. Forty-one volumes have so far appeared. To do justice to the Fund’s interest in textile art, design and conservation, the journal is printed on art paper with numerous illustrations. From 2006 these have been reproduced in full colour. The journal is published by Maney Publishing on behalf of the Pasold Research Fund. Maney Publishing of Leeds is well known for the quality of their work and have a high reputation in publishing historical and textile journals. From 1983 until 2002 Textile History was edited by Professor Stanley Chapman (University of Nottingham). His work was continued by Professor Beverly Lemire (University of Alberta, Canada), Dr Lesley Miller (Victoria and Albert Museum, London), and Professor Katrina Honeyman (University of Leeds).
EDITORS
The current editors of Textile History are Dr Mary Brooks and Professor Pat Hudson.The Exhibition Reviews Editor is Ms Pam Parmal, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Book Review Editor is Dr Elizabeth Currie.
The editors invite the submission of research articles (maximum 10,000 words) or brief communications, for example, reviews of major conferences or exhibitions (maximum 2,000 words) that fall within the aims and scope of the journal. Authors are encouraged to submit colour illustrations with their manuscripts, where possible. Research articles for consideration should be sent to either of the Editors at the addresses below, preferably in electronic format. Authors should first follow carefully the detailed instructions regarding layout and house style. These can be found on the publisher's website at http://www.maney.co.uk/textilehistory.html and on the inside back cover of issues of the journal.
NEWS. Top ranking for Textile History by the European Science Foundation
The aim of the European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH) is to enhance the global visibility of high-quality research in the Humanities across all of Europe. Textile History has been ranked by the ERIH as an 'A' graded journal. This means that the European Science Foundation recognises the journal to be an international publication with high visibility and influence among researchers in various research domains in different countries, and that it is regularly cited all over the world.
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NEWS. Textile History and the Military
Textile History and the Military – FREE supplementary special issue for subscribers. Subscribers to Textile History in 2010 will receive this additional supplementary special issue. The issue consists of twelve papers which were originally delivered at the International Conference on Military and Textiles in 2008. The important but frequently overlooked connection between textiles and the military is addressed in this supplementary issue by academic historians, museum curators and conservators, archaeologists and military experts from a range of disciplines and fields of study. Twelve articles explore the use of textiles in uniforms and equipment, the organization of production and distribution of military requirements, and the interaction of military and civil society, over a wide geographical region from medieval times to the twentieth century.
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EDITORS' CONTACT DETAILS
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Articles should be submitted by email to one of the Jounal's editors:
Dr Mary Brooks. Email:
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Professor Pat Hudson. Email:
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If you are unable to submit your article by email, please send 4 paper copies to: The Journal Editor, c/o Mrs. Amy Evans, Textile History, Pasold Research Fund, Department of History, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Books for review should be sent to the Book Review Editor:
Dr Elizabeth Currie. Email:
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. Address: Book Review Editor, c/o Mrs. Amy Evans, Textile History, Pasold Research Fund, Department of History, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Authors wishing to write or submit a short review of an exhibition, conference or other event should first contact one of the Editors. Enquiries concerning Exhibition reviews should be made to:
Ms Pam Parmal, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5597 USA. Email:
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It is important that submitting authors read and follow the instructions about the text format required.
If you wish to join the panel of potential book reviewers please contact Elizabeth Currie.
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RECENT ARTICLES
Max Carocci, ‘Clad with the 'Hair of Trees': A History of Native American Spanish Moss Textile Industries’, vol. 41, 1, 2010
Sara B. Marcketti, The Sewing-Room Projects of the Works Progress Administration’, vol. 41, 1, 2010
David M. Mitchell, ‘My purple will be too sad for that melancholy room’: Furnishings for Interiors in London and Paris, 1660-1735’, vol. 40, 1, 2009
Anthony Cooke, ‘The Scottish Cotton Masters, 1780-1914’ vol. 40, 1, 2009
Vivienne Richmond ‘Indiscriminate liberality subverts the Morals and depraves the habits of the Poor’: A contribution to the Debate on the Poor Law, Parish Clothing Relief and clothing societies in Early Nineteenth-Century England’ vol. 40, 1, 2009
Rachel Worth, ‘Developing a method for the Study of the Clothing of the ‘Poor’: Some Themes in the Visual Representation of rural Working-Class Dress, 1850-1900’ vol. 40, 1, 2009
Sally Tuckett, ‘National Dress, Gender and Scotland: 1745-1822’ vol. 40, 2, 2009
Alison Toplis, ‘The Manufacture and Provision of Rural Garments, 1800-1850: A Case Study of Herefordshire and Worcestershire’ vol. 40, 2, 2009
Clare Paterson, ‘Selling Fashion: Realizing the Research Potential of the House of Fraser Archive, University of Glasgow Archive Services’ vol. 40, 2, 2009
Clare Rose, ‘Advertising Ready-Made Style: The Evidence of the Stationers’ Hall Archive’ vol. 40, 2, 2009
Laura Ugolini, ‘Autobiographies and Menswear Consumption in Britain, c. 1880-1939’ vol. 40, 2, 2009
ANNUAL PRIZE for Best Article in Textile History
2009. David M. Mitchell, ‘My purple will be too sad for that melancholy room’: Furnishings for Interiors in London and Paris, 1660-1735’, vol. 40, 1.
Previous winners:
2008. Sarah Cheang, 'Dragons in the Drawing Room: Chinese Embroideries in British Homes, 1860-1949', vol. 39, 2.
2007. Clare Rose ''The novelty consists in the ornamental design': Design Innovation in Mass-Produced Boys' Clothing, 1840-1900', vol. 38, 1.
2006. Harald Deceulaer, 'Between Medieval Continuities and Early Modern Change: Proto industrialization and Consumption in the Southern Low Countries (1300-1800)', vol. 37, 2.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
Each annual volume consists of two issues totalling at least 250 pages. The annual subscription is maintained at a low rate through the financial support of the Pasold Research Fund. All overseas copies, dollar or sterling, are sent by air speed.
All subscriptions, orders for back issues etc. should be sent to Publications Sales Department, Maney Publishing, Suite 1C, Joseph's Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB, UK. (fax: +44 (0) 113 386 8178), or to Maney Publishing North America, 875 Massachusetts Ave, 7th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA (fax: 617 354 6875).
Details of the journal, including current subscription rates and an order form, as well as details of back issues can be found at http://maney.co.uk/index.php/journals/tex/
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