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It runs in the family

understanding more about your ancestors

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An edition of It runs in the family (2013)

It runs in the family

understanding more about your ancestors

Drawing on evidence from social history, women's history, and the histories of photography, art and fashion, and using examples from the lowly as well as the famous, Ruth Symes explores many aspects of ordinary life in the past - from the state of the nation's teeth, to the legal and economic connotations of wearing a wedding ring and even the business of keeping a dog. This fascinating volume aims to help family historians get to know their elusive ancestors by deciphering the wealth of personal and historical clues contained in photographs, documents and artifacts.--COVER.

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History Press
Language
English
Pages
192

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Table of Contents

Introduction : An intimate guide to our ancestors and their times
Caught by the lens : Eyes
Down in the mouth : Teeth
Their crowning glory : Hair
By the hairs on their chin : Beards
Marks of distinction : Distinguishing features
Inked : Tatoos
Head and shoulders above the rest : Stature
Pinning them down : Brooches
All fastened up : Buttons
Just the thing : Rings
Links to the past : Cufflinks
A waft of history : Perfume
Floral tributes : Flowers
Like a member of the family : Dogs.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Stroud, Gloucestershire

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Library of Congress
CS16

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Pagination
192 pages
Number of pages
192

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL27160090M
Internet Archive
itrunsinfamilyun0000syme
ISBN 10
0752497022
ISBN 13
9780752497020
OCLC/WorldCat
1001854590, 863691538

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OL19979941W

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