19th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Lucy Johnston author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:3rd Nov '16

Should be back in stock very soon

19th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum) cover

A unique insight into the history of 19th-century fashion, explored through sumptuously detailed photography of the some of the world’s most luxurious garments

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. This title gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display.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.

'A visual feast for the eyes … indispensable' - Journal of Dress History

ISBN: 9780500292648

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1200g

240 pages