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Stella Blum

Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book: Including 8 Plates in Full Color (Dover Fashion and Costumes) Paperback – July 1, 1985

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A unique fashion image developed in mid nineteenth-century America reflecting the influences of Queen Victoria, the court of Napoleon III and American adaptions of European designs, many of the stylish silhouettes that emerged from this spirited era are still admired today.
This book presents a fashion parade of authentic ladies' and childrens' styles from the most influential women's magazine of the period — Godey's Lady's Book — which presented both original fashions and adaptations from European publications.
Over 400 striking designs, including 42 figures in full color, were chosen for this volume from a selection of rare issues (1837–1869) of Godey's by Stella Blum, director of Kent State University Museum and former curator of the Costume Institute at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Among the many beautiful illustrations reproduced here are morning dresses, walking suits, riding outfits, ball gowns, capes, children's costumes, plus hairstyles and a full array of accessories — shoes, bonnets, gloves, muffs, fans, walking sticks, and more. Captions detail the rich fabrics, color schemes, and decorative trims of this gallery of vintage attire.
The illustrations offer a panoramic view of evolving styles from Victorian 1940s outfits with severe high necklines, elongated bodices, and bonnets designed to keep the wearer's eyes looking chastely ahead; to 1950's adaptations of French haute couture featuring ornate gowns widened with hoopskirts and elaborately trimmed with lace, ribbons, fringes, and feathers; to 1860's garb in which skirts narrowed and graceful trains replaced the hoopskirt.
Costume and culture historians, clothing designers and illustrators will find the work a valuable reference to clothing designs of the period and a fascinating look back at mid-Victorian couture.

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96 pages
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English
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Dover Publications
Publication date

July 1, 1985
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9 x 0.25 x 12.25 inches
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0486248410
ISBN-13

978-0486248417
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; First Edition (July 1, 1985)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486248410
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486248417
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.25 x 12.25 inches

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J. Blair

Very pleased!

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015

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As a theatre costumer, I am picky about the type of details shown in design books. This book has so many beautifully detailed drawings to use for design. Lots of different styles, underwear, outerwear, and kid's items. Lovely!

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NAHA Regisgtered Aromatherapist

wonderful guide

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2014

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First, let me say I bought the Kindle edition. I was apprehensive about how the color plates would look when put into this form, but I needn't have worried. The color of the plates comes through wonderfully.
This is a book for every costume historian or enthusiast's shelf. It gives a wonderful overview of the fashions of the day. Now I will have to purchase a physical copy to put on my shelf!

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mileydi kiger

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016

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Excellent thanks

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K.Stanford

LOVE IT

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2013

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I have this book in hard book version also. If you love history and womens costuming of the past you will enjoy this book.

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Wellesley James

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015

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great info for historical costumes and re-enactment

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Rachel Marose

Very good.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014

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Very informative book. Very much enjoyed. Also takes you back to see what the magazine may have looked like back then.

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Lydia

Awesome book!

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013

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This book is full of great illustrations that are good for inspiration for seamstresses. I can't wait to use the ideas!

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Geoffrey D. Dean

Excellent clothing reference

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016

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I consider this book an excellent reference for clothing of the 19th Century.

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kate moon

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2018

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useful research reference

K.HELENE

Remonter le temps

Reviewed in France on January 17, 2019

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Au bout de quelques pages de robes de bal,de promenade,de sport...j'étais plongée en plein milieu du 19e,surtout avec les gravures en couleur.

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Thor Michmich

très beau livre qui complète bien

Reviewed in France on March 3, 2016

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des reproductions de magazines d'époque, beaucoup d'images, complète bien une bibliothèque de mode. Livre souple et léger, très pratique en plus.

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ノアル

ドレスから小物まで

Reviewed in Japan on December 26, 2003

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１８３７年から６９年までの表紙のようなドレスのイラストがたくさん載ってます。８ページ以外は白黒ですが、細かいラインによる陰影が味を出しています。また、ドレスだけでなく、靴や帽子や付け襟、コルセット、アンダードレス類、アクセサリー等も少しですが載っていて、おたく心をくすぐります。ほとんどが女性のドレスです。私は英語がさっぱりですが、各ドレスに（かなり）短い解説つき。

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