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Aline Bernstein

    Aline Bernstein was an American costume designer who co-founded the Museum of Costume Art. Her work focused on the visual storytelling and emotional impact of costumes in theater. Bernstein explored how clothing could reflect character psychology and historical context.

    Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries
    • Splendid view of elegant dresses, expertly rendered by noted theatrical designer, includes finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes and three blouses, shown in color and black-and-white. Here are exquisitely embroidered, full-skirted dresses circa 1700, a high-waisted Empire dress (1820), a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880), more.

      Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries