Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail
by Lucy Johnston

Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail
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Author: Lucy Johnston
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2006-11-01
ISBN: 1851774394
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Victoria and Albert Museum

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Book Review: HIstoric Fasion ~ Detailed
Summary: 5 Stars

A wonderful book. Filled with fabulous color pictures and line drawings.
A must have for the 19th century clothing collector and those who make reproduction costume. Wide varitey of textiles. Abundant details. Excellent discussion on each costume. Straight to the point and easy to digest. You won't go wrong with this book. Buy it.

Summary of Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

The latest entry in the successful In Detail series is a lavishly illustrated book celebrating 19th-century fashion. Featuring glorious, specially commissioned color photographs of close-up details alongside accurate line drawings that demonstrate the underlying structure of each garment, the book?s 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this fascinating era. From the delicate embroidery on ballgowns to the vibrant synthetic colors of crinolines, the major themes of 19th-century fashion are highlighted as never before in a single volume.

? Perfect for those who want an authentic take on the latest Victorian trend.? ?In Style

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