Exquisite Slaves

Discover the intriguing world of Exquisite Slaves by Tamara J. Walker, published by Cambridge University Press in 2019. This captivating paperback, spanning 242 pages, delves into the lives of slaves in Lima, Peru, and how they utilized elegant clothing as a means to express their attitudes towards gender and social status.

Walker draws on a rich array of sources and analyses to reveal the complex interplay between fashion and power dynamics in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Lima. Through her thorough research, she illustrates how clothing served not only as a marker of identity but also as a reflection of the limits imposed by slaveholders' authority and racial domination. This thought-provoking study is essential for anyone interested in the social customs and history of slavery in Latin America.

Enhance your understanding of this significant historical period with Exquisite Slaves, a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.