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Nineteenth-Century Fashion in Detail [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

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'Stirs up the 19th century in all its sumptuousness and diversity' The Daily Telegraph 'A treasure for anyone fascinated by the history of fashion' Publishing News 'Perfect for those who want an authentic take on the latest Victorian trend' In Style --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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This richly illustrated book celebrates the Victoria and Albert Museum's magnificent collection of 19th-century dress. A source of inspiration to many of today's top designers, these colorful items of clothing, seen here in glorious close-up, will delight all lovers of fashion, both historical and contemporary.

Some 150 pieces capture the opulence and variety of this era, from delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to the vibrant colors of crinolines and the elegant tailoring of men's coats. Featuring specially commissioned photographs as well as line drawings that demonstrate the underlying structure of each garment-the intricate boning of women's corsets, the patterned silk of men's waistcoats, and more-the book's stunning images and informative text highlight the major themes of 19th-century fashion. A companion to the successful Historical Fashion in Detail and Dress in Detail from Around the World, this unique visual resource reveals the richness of the period in breathtaking detail.
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Victoria and Albert Museum; illustrated edition edition (November 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1851774408
  • ISBN-13: 978-1851774401
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,095,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for the historic costume fan, October 25, 2005
By CYNTHIA ABEL (OMAHA, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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I just got 19th Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston from Amazon.com and it is worth every penny. For those of us on the U.S. side of the pond, it is a companion volume to Fashion in Detail(17th and 18th centuries)and the photographed fashions(from the V&A collections)are every bit as drool worthy. The format is the same as the previous book and the World Fashion in Detail(I don't own both have seen this one): The left-hand page has a complete description and line drawing of an entire garmet or garmets. The right hand side of the page has a stunning full-color view of a detail and sometimes the entire garment or garments. The book covers men's and women's fashions, including shoes. It is divided into the usual sections like the other books that are a little offbeat as it is subjects, not strictly chronological. On the cover is a stunning magenta bustle dress of the mid 1870's that lovers of the bustle era will itch to copy. The dress is actually three pieces with two separate bodices which was pretty common among surviving dresses of the last half of the 19th c, and has both a back view of one bodice and a side view of the entire ensemble. One bodice is for day and the other a dinner(not short sleeved formal ball)bodice.

Get this as a Christmas gift for self or a friend who loves beautiful surviving fashions.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Wealth of Eye-Candy for Costume Lovers, January 12, 2006
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Like the previous "Fashion in Detail" books, this volume has excellent, close-up color photographs of beautiful finishing details. Unlike the previous "Fashion in Detail" books, there are also full-length photographs of a good many of the items featured--not simply line drawings as in the other books. A must-have for 19th century costume enthusiasts, and great fun for any lover of historic costume or fine sewing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ALL the details!, March 5, 2006
The only thing you could wish for after reading this book is that the late, great Janet Arnold had graphed patterns of all them. This book is absolutely essential if you re-create older clothes and you want to know what fabrics actually looked and draped like. I found it especially helpful to have the descriptions give the fabric names and weaves, as well. The close up photos show the stitches, pleating, and trimmings. And what colors! The trims! Buy it before the unthinkable occurs--that the book goes out of print! If you can only buy one costume book this year, let this be the one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's all in the details
This is a very unique fashion book because it doesn't just show pictures of the fashions (which would be fine anyway) It takes it a step further by showing the individual details... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barbara D. Zambrana

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product and better than described, quick ship
I really like this book as I did the other book in the Fashion in Detail series. These books are not designed as tutorial, but more inspirational. They are total eye candy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Lyons

5.0 out of 5 stars excelent
I thought this book excelent. The photos and the details given on how they were made were very informative.
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My daughter uses both this book and the companion one for the previous century for her Fashion Design Degree course. She is delighted with both books. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars HIstoric Fasion ~ Detailed
A wonderful book. Filled with fabulous color pictures and line drawings.
A must have for the 19th century clothing collector and those who make reproduction costume. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Livia Rose

2.0 out of 5 stars A BIG Let Down!
This big glossy picture book is a big let down because all it shows is parts and pieces of garments. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lady L

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply breathtaking!
This book is a visual feast for the eyes! I have gone through it over and over again, and each time I find something new! Read more
Published 24 months ago by Janice M. Thorne

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupid Amazon!
Don't bother ordering this through Amazon - They're out of stock and haven't been able to get more copies since February. Read more
Published on May 8, 2007 by Gwenderful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for research in making historical costume
I found this book gives so many fine details of the clothing made in this century. It's a great help for ideas in trimming my own costumes, and shows how it was done in line... Read more
Published on February 6, 2007 by V. LaBore

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource Guide
This book is chock full of close-up photographs which show the details of garments that have been well preserved from the period. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by Feather A. Tippetts

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