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Nineteenth Century Fashion in Detail

Author Lucy Johnston
Publisher Victoria & Albert Museum
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Author(s)Lucy Johnston
ISBN / ASIN1851775722
ISBN-139781851775729
Sales Rank538,433
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

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Now in paperback with a new cover, this volume celebrates 19th-century fashion in lavishly illustrated detail. 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&A’s superb collection and many close-up details, alongside accurate line drawings of each garment’s underlying structure, the book's 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this fascinating era.

? Perfect for those who want an authentic take on the latest Victorian trend.” ?In Style