Anyone who expresses interest in fashion or costume history needs to own this book! The historical pictures of hats, hair styles, men's wear, and gorgeous victorian dresses are stunningly portrayed. I work in theatre with costumes doing construction and design and I have loved this book since I first used it toward a design of a dress. It is historically accurate since the pictures are actually from Harper's Bazaar Magazine from the Victorian period. With over 1000 pen and ink illustrations, they are simple and to the point for their style and beautiful complexity. From the bows and the ruffles to the flowers and the bustles, I would love to make all of these pictures if only money wasn't an option. The simple thought to go back and observe a time when satin, silk, and lace constructed flatteringly on a woman's form would steal a man's breath away appears awe-inspiring. This book will accomplish that thought for you. It is a great reference book. I love it dearly and am so glad have it finally in my library.Read full review
What would romance writers do without Dover and their marvelous historical books? These books and even era paper dolls are inexpensive, and yet, thorough works that really can put you into the period. This book is stunning. (Review by Deborah MacGillivray, Romance author.) .......................... Day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. "An endlessly entertaining book." — Theatre Design and Technology.
I love this book!! The clothes during this era were beautiful!!!
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Illustrations from period source material make fashion research of the late 19th century much easier. The original drawings are accompanied by the original notes which explain the fashions and use terms from the period.
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I sew doll clothes and love the Victorian Era - this book is so full of amazing drawings for fashion, it's highly inspiring!
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I LOVE THE CONTENT OF THIS BOOK !!! BEAUTIFUL ‘nb
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Amazing!
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I am a professional costumer. This book is historically accurate, the pictures are clearand large enough to see details. It is an excellent guide for students of costuming.
This book is perfect for victorian era enthusiasts or fashion students. The art work is detailed and accompanied by helpful descriptions regarding when and where particular items of clothing where worn.
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