Splendid view of elegant dresses, expertly rendered by noted theatrical designer, includes finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes and three blouses, shown in color and black-and-white. Here are exquisitely embroidered, full-skirted dresses circa 1700, a high-waisted Empire dress (1820), a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880), more.
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Splendid view of elegant dresses, expertly rendered by noted theatrical designer, includes finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes and three blouses, shown in color and black-and-white. Here are exquisitely embroidered, full-skirted dresses circa 1700, a high-waisted Empire dress (1820), a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880), more.
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Add this copy of Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th to cart. $110.82, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Dover Publications.
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As a novelist of historical fiction I am always looking for materials to bring plausibility and realism to my work. This (soft cover) book is such a tool. It includes black and white, as well as color plates, illustrating women's dresses, shoes, undergarments and the hair styles historically worn for each. The appropriate types of materials used to make each dress, such as brocade and pompadour silk is also included. A true bonus is the inclusion of the sewing patterns for the items shown, which are broken down piece by piece for enlargement and sewing ease. The author and illustrator, Aline Bernstein, was a Hollywood legend in costume design. She also was a teacher and advisor in her craft for movies and the theater. Her knowledge shines through each page making this book a real treasure for anyone needing insight into this subject.
