Patterns of Fashion: 1860-1940 by Janet Arnold (Paperback, 1982)

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Delve into the rich tapestry of historical fashion with Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion: 1860-1940." This compelling paperback edition, published in 1982 by Pan Macmillan, offers a profound exploration of decorative art and fashion design within an 88-page narrative that's as engaging as it is informative. The book measures 268mm in height and 368mm in width, with a comfortable weight of 561g for easy handling and reading. Arnold's meticulous research and eloquent prose are sure to captivate anyone interested in the evolution of fashion and its place in decorative art, making it a valuable addition to any enthusiast's collection.

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Patterns of Fashion 2 focuses on the eighty-year period preceding the Second World War. Beginning with a day dress from c. 1861-3 from the London Museum and ending with a 1938 Evening dress from the V&A costume historian and researcher Janet Arnold traces period and style and draws up patters from the original garments on grid paper with construction instructions. This is introduced by excerpts and reproductions from fashion magazines of the period. Contains 226 black and white illustrations. 34 patterns.

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PublisherPan Macmillan
ISBN-139780333136072
eBay Product ID (ePID)87858741

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Book TitlePatterns of Fashion: 1860-1940
AuthorJanet Arnold
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicDecorative Art
Publication Year1982
Number of Pages88 Pages

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Item Height268mm
Item Width368mm
Item Weight561g

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Title_AuthorJanet Arnold
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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