Make do and mend : a very peculiar history

Jacqueline Morley explores the story of clothing in a time of crisis.

Telling the story of clothes rationing, the Utility Scheme and 'Make-do and Mend', this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at Britain and other countries, and how they dealt with a drastically reduced supply of clothing in wartime.

Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated.