Elegant French Fashions of the Nineteenth Century (Paperback)

~ JoAnne Olian (Author)

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Product Description

From the most popular French fashion periodical of the late 19th century–51 exquisitely detailed, hand-colored plates depicting an incredible array of stylish clothing for women in 1886: day dresses, formal wear, visiting dresses, ball gowns, traveling outfits, costumes for the seaside, and much more. Also, elegant accessories plus a selection of fashionable clothing for children. For fashion enthusiasts, costume historians, and lovers of Victoriana.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 52 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (July 10, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486298191
• ISBN-13: 978-0486298191
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #947,431 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Picture Book of French Fashions in FULL COLOR, April 4, 1998

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I found this beautiful picture book of French Fashions from the 19th century an absolute delight.

The pictures are excellently drawn, in FULL COLOR, and filling an entire page. Most of the pages show two ladies in lovely costumes from the period.

The brief text either explains the occasion for which the dress would be worn, or the materials and fabric of the gown.

There is always a bit of background color behind the ladies so they are not on a stark white page, yet the background does not, in any way detract from the ladies and their apparel.

There are more detailed explanations of each of the gowns featured , listed and numbered, at the front of the book.

There are also a couple of pages featuring various bonnets and hats for spring and winter wear.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fashions of 1886, January 13, 2009

By	R. Cohen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very interesting book. It is almost very colored plate published in La Mode Illustree over the course of one year- 1886. The plates cover every season and almost every activity. There are dinner dresses, seaside dresses, afternoon dresses and riding costumes. The season changes can be seen in style and color of fabrics and trims. It's a fascinating look at a year in a fashion magazine, but it is important to know it covers only one year. This is not an overview book, but rather a close up of a brief time in fashion. In some ways, that makes it more interesting because it provides an in-depth examination of that year.