Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (789 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486229904 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good for REFERENCE, not a How-To I bought this to expand my costuming library, and have to say it is an amazing reference book. It has plenty of visuals (every page) with explanations of fabrics, how it is worn, and what for. It is NOT a how-to or a sewing book by any means.My biggest complaint with this book is that it only covers women's fashions. Children's fashions are mentioned in passing but never explained, and men are completely skipped over. I understand that men's fashion has not changed much, but I expected something. But for 3.99 including shipping, I'm not complaining too muc. "Incredible detail" according to Chrijeff. It's said that the invention of a practical sewing machine, which occurred in the 1850's, opened the door to a mania for more complicated clothing. And looking at these engravings, with their typically Victorian meticulous attention to detail (reproduced with clarity and exactness), you have to agree. From the very first pages, uniquely designed hems, unusual decoration, and a generous use of embroidery make their appearance. By 1869, "bustles and puffs," bows and braid, lace and scallops and trailing trains are beginning to weigh down Madame's garments. I. Book is great, kindle option no good Pictures are facing the wrong way and makes difficult to read and look at photos. Get the hard copy book. The book it self is great but the kindle option should not be offered unless they fix the formatting issues.
Each look is illustrated with a number of different garments. There are gowns for the morning hours, dinner dresses, sporting costumes, traveling clothes and apparel for special occasions: weddings, communions, funerals, etc. A selection of children's attire is also included. It was much the finest source for high fashion for this period.This book consists of the finest illustrations from Harper's Bazar between the years 1867 and 1898, the period of its peak importance. Since no costume was complete without accessories, a full line of hats, fans, parasols, muffs, gloves,