Late in the 18th century, English children's apparel began to look different from that worn by their elders. The reason, says writer James Laver in his introduction, is that someone finally realized children were different! This engaging book records those changes, with illustrations depicting styles at five- or ten-year intervals, from 1775 to 1920. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
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Late in the 18th century, English children's apparel began to look different from that worn by their elders. The reason, says writer James Laver in his introduction, is that someone finally realized children were different! This engaging book records those changes, with illustrations depicting styles at five- or ten-year intervals, from 1775 to 1920. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in very good jacket. Hardcover in light green cloth. Illustrated endpapers.87 pp. plus publisher's ads. Illustrated with line drawings, some in colors. Later printing of the original 1930 edition, with a new introduction by James Laver. Charming survey of English children's clothing from 1775 to the 1930s. Fine in very good, color illustrated dust jacket toned at spine and edges; British price cancelled and American price clipped.
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Seller's Description:
Adam and Charles Black, 1949, reprint. Hardcover with tight binding. Condition: Very Good. Clean and bright text. Includes a dust jacket, price clipped, in Very Good condition. Fine illustrations. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
