Eleanor Houghton
Brontë scholar, dress historian, writer and illustrator; curated the Brontë Parsonage Museum exhibition on Charlotte Brontë's wardrobe and author of the book discussed in this episode.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 30min
Eleanor Houghton, "Charlotte Brontë's Life in Clothes" (Bloomsbury 2026)
Eleanor Houghton, Brontë scholar, dress historian and illustrator, explores Charlotte Brontë through the 150 surviving garments she owned. She describes discovering the wardrobe, using drawing and scientific tests to date and analyze dresses, and how clothes illuminate sewing skill, literary scenes, provenance puzzles and the garments’ afterlives.
Apr 5, 2026 • 30min
Eleanor Houghton, "Charlotte Brontë's Life in Clothes" (Bloomsbury 2026)
Eleanor Houghton, Brontë scholar, dress historian and illustrator, brings Charlotte Brontë to life through the 150 garments at the Parsonage. She recounts forensic fiber tests, the surprising colors and sewing habits revealed by dresses, and how clothing rewrites biographies and novels. Expect vivid stories about the Thackeray dress, corsets, veils and how textiles alter our view of Charlotte.
