Nineteenth century fashion in detail /

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Author / Creator:Johnston, Lucy (Lucy Anne)
Imprint:New York, NY : Victoria & Albert Museum, 2009.
Description:224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12002569
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Other authors / contributors:Kite, Marion.
Persson, Helen.
ISBN:9781851775729
1851775722
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (page 224).
Summary:From the delicate embroidery on ballgowns to the vibrant synthetic colors of crinolines, the major themes of 19th-century fashion are explored as never before in this exquisite book. Featuring specially commissioned color photographs of garments from the V&As superb collection and many close-up details, alongside accurate line drawings of each garments underlying structure, the book's 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this fascinating era.