In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalog of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations, this invaluable reference preserves the fashionable side of China's dynastic history for generations to come. With beautiful ...
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In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalog of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations, this invaluable reference preserves the fashionable side of China's dynastic history for generations to come. With beautiful color illustrations culled from public and private collections and a helpful glossary of Chinese terms, IMPERIAL WARDROBE is an ideal reference book for collectors, scholars, and Chinese history enthusiasts.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. Fashion / Chinese History. Folio. Signed Revised Edition (2000. ) Hardcover with dust jacket. Folio with 204 pages. Signed by authors on half title page, "All the best-Linda Wrigglesworth Aug 01' Gary Dickinson." The book and dust jacket are in Fine condition. Interior is clean and tight. This includes 2 receipts, a photograph of Chinese Silk art and a letter from Linda Wrigglesworth Ltd. to Jacqueline "Jackie" Avant who was married to Clarence Avant music executive. She served as president of the Neighbors of Watts, the support group for the South Central Community Child Care Center in 1975, entertainment chairman of the NOW benefit auction and dinner dance, and chairwoman of NOW membership in 1974. She was also on the board of directors of the International Student Center at UCLA. "The book has clear photographic examples with fantastic color reproductions of artifacts are presented throughout. These include all the dragon robes, headdress, overcoats, shoes, belts, beads and accessories. Stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations. The book is extremely well-presented and designed." Tan spine/Red-Black text. #034179.
