19th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500292647 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A glossary, bibliography, and exhaustive index conclude the book. Seen up close and further illuminated by detailed commentary, these carefully chosen garments illustrate many of the major themes of nineteenth-century dress.A new introduction illuminates the history of fashion in the nineteenth century, followed by chapters that cover beautiful details, including gathers, pleats and drapery, collars, cuffs, pockets, and more. They display a remarkable range of colors, materials, and construction details: from the intricate boning of women’s corsets to the patterned silk of men’s waistcoats. 160 color illustrations and 300 line drawings. From the delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to
About the Author Lucy Johnston is an expert in historical dress and a former curator in the Department of Fashion, Textiles, and Furniture at the V&A. . Her publications include Fashion in Detail: 1800-1900.Marion Kite is Emeritus Textile Conservator at the V&A, where she was formerly Head of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Conservation.Helen Persson, formerly a curator in the Asian Department of the V&A, is Senior Curator at the Swedish History Museum. She is now a freelance curator and museum consultant
She is now a freelance curator and museum consultant. Her publications include Fashion in Detail: 1800-1900.Marion Kite is Emeritus Textile Conservator at the V&A, where she was formerly Head of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Conservation.Helen Persson, formerly a curator in the Asian Department of the V&A, is Senior Curator at the Swedish History Museum. . Lucy Johnston is an expert in historical dress and a former curator in the Depa