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19th-Century Fashion in Detail
Lucy Johnston
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Description for 19th-Century Fashion in Detail
Paperback. Reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. This title gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. Series: Victoria and Albert Museum. Num Pages: 240 pages, 478 illustrations, 163 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JH; AKTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 290 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1196.
This sumptuously illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. With an authoritative text, exquisite colour photography of garment details and line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece, it gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and clothing.
This sumptuously illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. With an authoritative text, exquisite colour photography of garment details and line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece, it gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and clothing.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Victoria and Albert Museum
Condition
New
Weight
1196g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500292648
SKU
V9780500292648
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-19
About Lucy Johnston
Lucy Johnston is an expert in historical dress and a former curator in the Department of Textiles and Dress at the V&A. She is now a freelance curator and museum consultant specializing in fashionable dress, shoes and rural workers' clothing. Her publications include 19th-Century Fashion in Detail.
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