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The latest entry in the successful In Detail series is a lavishly illustrated book celebrating 19th-century fashion. Featuring glorious, specially commissioned color photographs of close-up details alongside accurate line drawings that demonstrate the underlying structure of each garment, the book’s 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this fascinating era. From the delicate embroidery on ballgowns to the vibrant synthetic colors of crinolines, the major themes of 19th-century fashion are highlighted as never before in a single volume.“ Perfect for those who want an authentic take on the latest Victorian trend.” – In Style
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Nineteenth-century Fashion in Detail, Marion Kite, Lucy Johnston, Helen Persson
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- Released
- 2005
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marion Kite, Lucy Johnston, Helen Persson
- Publisher
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN10
- 1851774394
- ISBN13
- 9781851774395
- Series
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- The latest entry in the successful In Detail series is a lavishly illustrated book celebrating 19th-century fashion. Featuring glorious, specially commissioned color photographs of close-up details alongside accurate line drawings that demonstrate the underlying structure of each garment, the book’s 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this fascinating era. From the delicate embroidery on ballgowns to the vibrant synthetic colors of crinolines, the major themes of 19th-century fashion are highlighted as never before in a single volume.“ Perfect for those who want an authentic take on the latest Victorian trend.” – In Style