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19th-century fashion in detail, Lucy Johnston ; with Marion Kite and Helen Persson ; photographs by Richard Davis ; drawings by Leonie Davis

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19th-century fashion in detail, Lucy Johnston ; with Marion Kite and Helen Persson ; photographs by Richard Davis ; drawings by Leonie Davis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 238) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

19th-century fashion in detail

Nature of contents

catalogsbibliography

Oclc number

963804623

Responsibility statement

Lucy Johnston ; with Marion Kite and Helen Persson ; photographs by Richard Davis ; drawings by Leonie Davis

Series statement

Fashion in Detail

Summary

This sumptuously illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. With an authoritative text, exquisite colour photography of garment details and line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece, it gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and clothing

Table Of Contents

Construction techniques -- Tailoring -- Trimmings -- Printed and woven textiles -- Embroidery -- Buttons and fastenings -- Innovations -- Collars, sleeves and pockets -- Accessories

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Nineteenth-century fashion in detail

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