Borrowed Robes
The Educational Value of Costumed Interpretation at Historic Sites
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5885242 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jane Malcolm‐davie (0000-0001-7765-0712, corresponding author), Jane Malcolm‐Davies |
| Year | 2004 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 277-293 |
| Publication date | 2004-07-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Heritage Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1352-7258 • E-ISSN: 1470-3610 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1352725042000234451 |
| OpenAlex | W2017931639 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 30 |
Pressure to develop vulnerable historic sites into competitive commercial operations has led to controversial interpretive techniques being introduced by aggressive marketing managers. Scarce resources have been invested in largely unproven technological and other innovative methods of presentation. This paper looks at the employment of costumed interpreters at historic sites, what they claim to offer visitors, and whether their services match visitors' needs. It reports the findings of an investigation into what visitors want from historic sites and the extent to which costumed interpreters contribute to their experiences. The study reported here compared the performance of 12 historic sites in four countries: two European (Sweden and the UK) and two North American (Canada and the USA); with the participation of 589 visitors. The study provides clear recommendations for site managers as to the value of costumed interpretation and offers guidelines on the levels of investment (in reproduction costume and staff training) that guarantee visitors an educational experience during their visits to historic sites
Archaeology · Interpreter · Sociology · Fashion and Cultural Textiles · History · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports, Gender, and Society
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| Citations per year | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2006 - 2025 (20) |
| Highly cited | No |