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Magnificence of the Tsars: Men's Dress at the Imperial Russian Court 1721-1917 [Hardcover]

Svetlana Amelekhina (Author), Rosalind Polly Blakesley (Introduction)


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Book Description

October 1, 2008
With specially commissioned photographs of never-before-seen clothing, Magnificence of the Tsars celebrates the majesty of masculine uniform in Russia at its finest. The luxurious, opulent lifestyles enjoyed by the Russian tsars, their families, and courts were among the world’s most extravagant for nearly two centuries, continue to be a source of endless fascination today. In this exquisitely illustrated collection, the grandeur of Imperial Russia is displayed in full. Starting in the 1730s with exquisitely embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silks from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II these resplendent garments document a unique dialogue between military uniform, court dress, European fashion, and traditional Russian dress.


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About the Author

Svetlana Amelekhina is Curator of Imperial Dress at the Kremlin. Rosalind Polly Blakesley is a Fellow of Pembroke College and Senior Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Cambridge. A specialist in Russian art, she has worked extensively in Russia, and curated exhibitions in London, Moscow and Washington, DC.


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  • Hardcover: 112 pages
  • Publisher: V & A Publishing (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1851775501
  • ISBN-13: 978-1851775507
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,894,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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