19th-century fashion in detail /
Johnston, Lucy
19th-century fashion in detail / Nineteenth-century fashion in detail Lucy Johnston with Marion Kite and helen Persson ; photographs by Richard Davis ; drawings by Leonie Davis. - Revised and expanded edition - 240 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
First published in the United Kingdom in 2005 by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236, 238) and index.
Fashion in Detail: 1800–1900 showcases the opulence and variety of nineteenth century fashion through exquisite color photography of garment details paired with line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece. From the delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to the vibrant colors of crinolines and the elegant tailoring of men’s coats, the richness of the period is revealed in breathtaking detail. The featured garments, drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-class collection, were at the height of fashion in their day. They display a remarkable range of colors, materials, and construction details: from the intricate boning of women’s corsets to the patterned silk of men’s waistcoats. Seen up close and further illuminated by detailed commentary, these carefully chosen garments illustrate many of the major themes of nineteenth-century dress.
9780500292648
Clothing and dress--History
Fashion
Fashion design
19th-century fashion in detail / Nineteenth-century fashion in detail Lucy Johnston with Marion Kite and helen Persson ; photographs by Richard Davis ; drawings by Leonie Davis. - Revised and expanded edition - 240 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
First published in the United Kingdom in 2005 by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236, 238) and index.
Fashion in Detail: 1800–1900 showcases the opulence and variety of nineteenth century fashion through exquisite color photography of garment details paired with line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece. From the delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to the vibrant colors of crinolines and the elegant tailoring of men’s coats, the richness of the period is revealed in breathtaking detail. The featured garments, drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s world-class collection, were at the height of fashion in their day. They display a remarkable range of colors, materials, and construction details: from the intricate boning of women’s corsets to the patterned silk of men’s waistcoats. Seen up close and further illuminated by detailed commentary, these carefully chosen garments illustrate many of the major themes of nineteenth-century dress.
9780500292648
Clothing and dress--History
Fashion
Fashion design