There is always another old dress lurking around the corner, waiting to be "rescued", says Kristina Harris. A cornucopia of 403 full-color photographs, of fun, sophisticated, frivolous, and glamorous fashions on live models include rich satin evening gowns, fun flapperish beaded dresses, sleek and classic suits, knickered and skirted bathing suits, distinctive cloche hats, beaded bags, elaborate shoes, and a splendid host of accessory items. From whimsical anecdotes to wonderful historical details that help bring the era alive, this book conveys a vivid picture of the women of Jazz and Big Band era. Garnish this with specific and sound advice on using style, construction, and other details to value, identify, date, and further enhance items in your collection. A value guide is included to help experienced collectors and novices alike as they search for new discoveries. For everyone who has admired the fashions of the 20s, 30s and 40s, this book will be treasured possession.
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Kristina Harris is a widely published author of vintage fashions as editor of both The Vintage Connection newsletter and The Costume Society of America's newsletter. She is a contributing editor and columnist of Lady's Gallery magazine and author of Victorian and Edwardian Fashions for Women: 1840-1919. She lives in Springfield, Oregon.
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A Thorough Review of the Era,
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This review is from: Vintage Fashions for Women 1920S-1940s: With Values (Paperback)
A must-have basic reference for women's fashions of the era. Lots of full color photos with detail shots, and all clothes are shown on real people. Good collecting and care tips, too
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Nice Discussion of the 1920s, 30s & 40s - Some Pictures,
This review is from: Vintage Fashions for Women 1920S-1940s: With Values (Paperback)
I enjoyed the text of this book. The pictures are limited to primarily donated costumes owned by an Oregon Community Theater. The collection is almost exclusively evening wear and suits. No every day clothes and very few accessories. Clothing is shown on actual people.
The author does share a few construction details that will help in distinguishing between the decades. This would be a good introduction but not a lot of detail. You will need other books to get a fuller view of the eras. I still recommend the 2 Ellie Laubner books as the best of their kind.
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Where did they get those gorgeous models?,
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This review is from: Vintage Fashions for Women 1920S-1940s: With Values (Paperback)
Clear, concise protrayl of beautiful and not-so-beautiful fashions of the 20s-40s. The pricing guide is helpful when buying or selling vintage clothing.
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