Victorian and Edwardian Fashions for Women 1840 to 1919 (A Schiffer Book for Collectors With Value Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (915 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887408427 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book will help both novice and expert collectors accurately identify and date their collections by evaluating the silhouette, construction, style, and details of fashionable garments. Unusual items such as fancy dress, aesthetic garments, and reform styles are explained and illustrated. Sound advice for maintaining, laundering, and repairing them is also provided, as is a price guide. It presents over 450 enchanting color photographs of modern-day models wearing the dresses, waists, undergarments, and accessories of this elegant era, including daywear, sportswear, and formalwear. If you love the designs, fabrics, and sheer beauty of 19th and early 20th century women's fashions, this book will be your guide and time machine. , 466 color photos, 8 1/2" x 11", Price Guide
Kathryn Roloff said Don't waste your money. The premise is great, but this book is one of the most disorganized and badly shot that I have ever seen. Way too many of the pictures are out of focus and 1 is obviously upside-down.I found it very frustrating that clothing from different eras have been all mixed together without regards to text, i.e. pics of Edwardian and late Vict. "Beautifully photographed, concisely written overview of a great fashion era" according to Joseph A. Admire. This book is a perfect companion to Alison Gernsheim's compilation of vintage B&W fashion photographs (for Dover). Schiffer, best known for its books aimed at antiques collectors, presents this survey by Kristina Harris (who herself models some of the outfits) of women's fashion decade-by-decade from 18Beautifully photographed, concisely written overview of a great fashion era Joseph A. Admire This book is a perfect companion to Alison Gernsheim's compilation of vintage B&W fashion photographs (for Dover). Schiffer, best known for its books aimed at antiques collectors, presents this survey by Kristina Harris (who herself models some of the outfits) of women's fashion decade-by-decade from 1840 to the edge of the Jazz Age.. 0 to the edge of the Jazz Age.. "Wonderful fashion archive" according to Arabella. I enjoy all of Kristina Haris' books on fashion, and I am so thankful that she has taken the time to show everyone actual pieces of fashion history. One poster remarked that it was hypocritical of Kristine to photograph women in these delicate vintage clothes that need to be preserved -- as a museum director, I understand that remark