Fashions of the Gilded Age: Evening, bridal, sports, outer wear, accessories, and dressmaking, 1877-1882
Author | : Frances Grimble |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 582 |
Release | : 2004 |
ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004780564 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Download or read book Fashions of the Gilded Age: Evening, bridal, sports, outer wear, accessories, and dressmaking, 1877-1882 written by Frances Grimble and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set contains a complete wardrobe of authentic women's styles from the late 1870s and early 1880s. This "natural form" silhouette, with its slender bodice, graceful drapery, and flowing train, is one of the most elegant of the 19th century. It is a rich pattern source for those who create period costume for theater, film, living history, reenactment, bridal wear, or dolls. It's a valuable identification and dating tool for costume historians and vintage clothing collectors.