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The Cult of Chiffon: An Edwardian Manual of Adornment Paperback – January 18, 2017

by Mrs. Marian Elizabeth Pritchard (Author), Rose Le Quesne (Illustrator)

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"The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy, and one which perhaps can best be described by the epithet 'womanly.'"
Originally published in 1902, this extremely rare volume offers a remarkable snapshot of the fashionable Edwardian woman. The author — fashion editor for The Lady's Realm, a monthly London magazine for more "enlightened" readers — offers rich counsel on how to cultivate charm and social standing through the subtle art of dress.
Illustrated fashion tips feature a wide range of advice on corsets, petticoats, hats, jewelry, footwear, accessories, and more, with chapters on "The All-Important Question of Colour," "Hats Sublime and Ridiculous," "The Revival of Fashions of the Past," and "The Aggressiveness of the Smart Woman." A selection of vintage advertisements for London-area fashion shops is also included.

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240 pages
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English
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Dover Publications
Publication date

January 18, 2017
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5.5 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches
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0486809404
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978-0486809403
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"The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy, and one which perhaps can best be described by the epithet 'womanly.'"
Originally published in 1902, this extremely rare volume offers a remarkable snapshot of the fashionable Edwardian woman. The author—fashion editor for The Lady's Realm, a monthly London magazine for more "enlightened" readers—offers rich counsel on how to cultivate charm and social standing through the subtle art of dress.
Illustrated fashion tips feature a wide range of advice on corsets, petticoats, hats, jewelry, footwear, accessories, and more, with chapters on "The All-Important Question of Colour," "Hats Sublime and Ridiculous," "The Revival of Fashions of the Past," and "The Aggressiveness of the Smart Woman." A selection of vintage advertisements for London-area fashion shops is also included.

About the Author

In the early 1900s, Mrs. Eric Pritchard was a frequent contributor to publications such as The Lady and Lady's Realm, in which she identified new trends in London and Paris fashions.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (January 18, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486809404
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486809403
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches

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Joseph A. Admire

On-the-spot, up-to-the-minute (as in 1900's, anyway!) discussion of Edwardian fashion and beauty tips

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017

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This little book, a reprint of a 1900's fashion and beauty manual, is a highly enjoyable and enlightening - often in fascinating ways - view, right from the source, as to how the Edwardians considered that the fashionable woman should dress and adorn herself. One little note that caught my eye early on in the book was a surprisingly (in view of the mores of the time) frank and nonjudgmental acknowledgment that (remember this is the first decade of the 20th century we're talking about) if a woman didn't make herself attractive to her husband through dress and other means, then it was (in the author's opinion) no surprise whatever if said husband strayed. High society tended to be blasé about such things if conducted with discretion - notably, the book is dedicated to Daisy, Countess of Warwick, one of the most famous of King Edward VII's mistresses and one of the leading society beauties of her day. Aside from that, the book contains a lot of interesting data on various facets of fashion (such as color and material) that should be of definite usefulness to people who reconstruct Edwardian dress as a hobby or for theatrical purposes.

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KLM

Great reading - fun & informative

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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So much fun to read! The writing style takes a few pages of getting used to, but the advice is a real glimpse of what was expected of ladies in Edwardian years.

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018

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A must have for all steampunk fans

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017

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Extraordinary viewpoint on the thinking of many Edwardian Ladies

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Ronda A. David-burroughs

Save yourself $350 and buy this book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018

Oh, WHY wasn't this published 7 years ago BEFORE I spent $350 on finding an original copy?! Save yourself the money and buy this now! It's priceless for the information of how Edwardians (or at least one very fashionable Edwardian) viewed themselves fashion-wise, instead of through our modern eyes. Mrs. Pritchard LOVES fashion, and writes from the heart, not the head. The illustrations, feminine and lavish, suit the writing perfectly.

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K.HELENE

Toute une époque

Reviewed in France on May 6, 2020

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Un retour en arrière très instructif sur tout ce qui concernait la toilette,les bijoux....On apprend ce qu'il fallait porter et comment se comporter en toutes circonstances pour etre à la mode et comme il faut au début du 20e s.Les gravures sont délicates et très jolies,on en aurait voulu encore plus et de plus grandes pour illustrer ce petit livre qui donne envie de lire l'anglais à celles qui aiment l'histoire de la mode..

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