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Abstract
Disguise was essential for gaining access to Roman Catholic sacraments in post-Reformation England. This article considers the role of such non-devotional materials in confessional conflict and Catholic religious life. It discusses how the materiality and language of clothing, accessories and personal appearance could be used to emphasize disguise, and its wearers, as a threatening force. It then analyses how anti-papal narratives compared to the reality of Catholic disguise strategies, before demonstrating how those strategies complicated Catholic self-representation. Both in conflict with Protestants and intra-Catholic disputes, the materiality of Catholic appearance could become a political weapon.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 38-51 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | HISTORICAL RESEARCH |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 259 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2020 |
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Renaissance Society of America, Annual Conference 2019
Sarah Johanesen (Speaker)
17 Mar 2019 → 19 Mar 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Sir John Neale Prize in Early Modern British History
Johanesen, Sarah (Recipient), 24 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)