Remarkably thorough illustrated overview based on rare period photographs, periodicals, other contemporary sources. Description and information about hundreds of fashions: morning dresses, riding outfits, carriage costumes, evening dresses, bridal gowns, more. Also millinery, footwear, underclothing, other apparel. 891 black-and-white line illustrations. 226 halftones. Bibliography. 3 glossaries.
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This book is an excellent reference for those who wish to study the fashion of English women's clothing in the nineteenth-century. Sumptuously illustrated, it also has helpful commentary about the clothing's details, including information about what influenced the design, materials used, the situation in which the garment would have been worn, and what type of person would have worn the garment. It is a wonderful reference for the costume designer or student of fashion. This is one of the most useful books for nineteenth-century fashion I have found.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Absolutely the best resource for women's clothing in the 19th century. Includes photos and line drawings of actual clothes (all B&W in this edition, unfortunately). Most importanly, gives details on every aspect of clothing- from fabrics, trmis, shoes, under garments to hats, fans, and coats year-by-year. Also lists changes in each year's fashions. A must-have for those interested in Regency and/or Victorian eras, especially! It's my cosutme Bible!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Cunnington's year-by-year survey of fashionable English women's costume in the 19th century is replete with detail. The only flaw is the absence of color photographs, hampering the historian or recreationist who is attempting to ascertain the exact hue of "Solferino" or "Isabella". In addition, if you need a general reference for 19th century costume, or are interested in the attire of persons of the lower orders, you will have to look elsewhere.
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Must have for any Victorian costume collection
What I love about this book is that it includes multiple sources; extant pieces in museums, portraits, and written sources from various lady's magazines. Read more
Published 26 days ago by M. Credeur
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Terrific Resource
This book covers costume by detailing each decade of the nineteenth century. You'll see examples of dresses, hats, fichus, mantles (jackets), trimmings, and undergarments. Read more
Published on July 5, 2008 by Vivienne Westlake
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DEFINITIVE REFERENCE
While this book was originally published in the 1930's, it has stood the test of time to become a definitive reference on the subject of 19th-century women's fashion, from the... Read more
Published on August 12, 2006 by Joseph A. Admire
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A good resource for historical costumes for reenactors
I bought this book a few years ago and I found it very helpful. The information is presented in an interesting way. Read more
Published on October 29, 2005 by Jennifer Mackay
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English Women's Clothing in the 19th Century
This is an excellent book to give an accurate picture of clothing worn in the 19th century for a variety of occasions. Read more
Published on August 29, 2005 by Suzanne M. Parker
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Overall, I was very pleased with this book.
I am not a costumer. I am simply a person who is interested in 19th century British history. This book is a fabulous reference and definitely worth the $20 I paid for it. Read more
Published on May 1, 2004
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Inexpensive standard reference
This thick, oversized paperback, profusely illustrated, is thecheapestand most comprehensive of the currently available 19th century clothing references. Read more
Published on November 23, 1997
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