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Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail | 
 enlarge | Author: Lucy Johnston
Publisher: Victoria and Albert Museum
Category: Book
Buy Used: $399.29
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 861858
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 9.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 1851774408
Dewey Decimal Number: 746
EAN: 9781851774401
ASIN: 1851774408
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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Product Description
This richly illustrated book celebrates the Victoria and Albert Museum's magnificent collection of 19th-century dress. A source of inspiration to many of today's top designers, these colorful items of clothing, seen here in glorious close-up, will delight all lovers of fashion, both historical and contemporary.
Some 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this era, from delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to the vibrant colors of crinolines and the elegant tailoring of men's coats. Featuring specially commissioned photographs as well as line drawings that demonstrate the underlying structure of each garment-the intricate boning of women's corsets, the patterned silk of men's waistcoats, and more-the book's stunning images and informative text highlight the major themes of 19th-century fashion. A companion to the successful Historical Fashion in Detail and Dress in Detail from Around the World, this unique visual resource reveals the richness of the period in breathtaking detail.
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 HIstoric Fasion ~ Detailed July 26, 2008
A wonderful book. Filled with fabulous color pictures and line drawings.
A must have for the 19th century clothing collector and those who make reproduction costume. Wide varitey of textiles. Abundant details. Excellent discussion on each costume. Straight to the point and easy to digest. You won't go wrong with this book. Buy it.
 A BIG Let Down! April 23, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This big glossy picture book is a big let down because all it shows is parts and pieces of garments. The details are useless without getting to see the effect on the whole garment. Who needs a book filled with collar and cuff close-ups? If you are looking for great pictures of 19th century dress- This is NOT the book for you!
Simply breathtaking! November 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a visual feast for the eyes! I have gone through it over and over again, and each time I find something new! The coverage of the detail of each type of design is explicit, right down to the buttons and the thread. The book details things like the innovations in fashion, as well as common reviews of the time. In some cases, it also talks about the people behind the items that are featured, such as when they wore the items or their lifestyle. Beautifully done - exceptional photography!
Stupid Amazon! May 8, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Don't bother ordering this through Amazon - They're out of stock and haven't been able to get more copies since February. My order keeps being delayed the day that it lists that it's supposed to ship. It's more expensive elsewhere, but at least you've got the option of actually getting it. I broke down and paid double the price listed by Amazon just so that I could stop waiting for it to arrive each month.
I've heard this is a fantastic reference. Now if only I could get a copy!
The best book for research in making historical costume February 6, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I found this book gives so many fine details of the clothing made in this century. It's a great help for ideas in trimming my own costumes, and shows how it was done in line drawings. The examples are awesome.
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