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English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations (Dover Fashion and Costumes) Paperback – May 1, 1990

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The nineteenth century was a period of continuous change for women's clothing in England. The growing prosperity of the merchant class meant an ever-larger number of women for whom "dress" was a principal function in life, while the increasing availability of lower-priced ready-made garments enabled women of moderate means to purchase the fashions of the day. In addition, the development of the railways spurred the spread of new goods, while the removal of the tax on papers in 1854 produced an abundance of fashion magazines at cheap prices, bringing news of the latest styles to the multitudes.
The magnificent array of ladies' fashions that characterized the century are on display in this remarkably complete decade-by-decade overview. Drawing almost exclusively on contemporary sources — fashion magazines, newspapers, rare period photographs, memoirs, Victorian novels, periodicals, and other publications, as well as firsthand observation of actual garments — the author describes and explains the couture that evolved in response to changing social conditions, technological innovations, and cultural developments.
Over 1,100 line and tone drawings and photographs depict hundreds of outfits ranging from lovely morning dresses and starkly attractive riding outfits to elegant carriage costumes, opulent evening dresses, and exquisite bridal gowns. Full-page plates also depict period millinery, footwear, underclothing, and other apparel, while three useful glossaries provide descriptions of materials, definitions of technical terms, and more.
Museum curators, vintage clothes collectors, and fashion historians will find this carefully researched and well-written book an indispensable tool for dating, identifying, and authenticating vintage clothing. Not only are styles described and illustrated in detail for each year; all the small details of construction by which specimens can be dated are given wherever possible. Moreover, designers, illustrators, and fashion enthusiasts will be delighted by the superbly detailed illustrations, which painstakingly document the fashionable finery of the Victorian era.

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Dover Publications
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May 1, 1990
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8.16 x 1.2 x 11 inches
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0486263231
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978-0486263236
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Reprint edition (May 1, 1990)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486263231
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486263236
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.16 x 1.2 x 11 inches

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Detailed Images through the Decades

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I am impressed with the detail that this book goes into the dress of the 19th century. I wanted something that could teach me the silhouette of every decade in the 19 century and this definitely does it it also includes accessories! The only thing is it would’ve been better if the paper was glossy and if it was in color but even with regular paper and it being in black-and-white it’s still really good detail and if you’re interested in 19 century fashion this is definitely the book for you! It’s very comprehensive!

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Canda

Love this--great details

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019

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I love this book for researching historical fashions. It doesn't lump the years all together, but takes you to each year showing and telling how the fashion was different than the year before.

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Very detailed

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

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This book is very detailed with commentary on all garments worn by a woman in the 1800's.

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Wendy L. Baum

Good Coverage of Victorian Clothing

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017

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Really good historical coverage of costuming. A long read but well worth it. Good illustrations as well to let you see what the fashions looked like along the spectrum of day to evening.

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Very Happy with Purchase...Thank you🙂

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021

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I am a costumer and I'm always looking for books that will help me in my work.
Thank you

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Bodicia

Reference Shelf Necessity

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016

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Great history (with pix) of fashions of the period. So much information on the hows and whys. Dover is always so handy at this.

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Mina C.

Must have for any Victorian costume collection

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013

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What I love about this book is that it includes multiple sources; extant pieces in museums, portraits, and written sources from various lady's magazines. It also has helpful timelines, a glossary of materials/fibers, and a glossary of technical terms. Very comprehensive. Well documented and well illustrated.
Also, it's a Dover reproduction (originally published in 1937).

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Anita Calderoni

GREAT DETAIL OF OUTFITS

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013

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Being a docent for Virginia City, NV, we dress anywhere from 1859 to early 1900's and also wear western cowboy. I prefer to make my own costumes and this book gives me lots of ideas. I want to make sure that my outfits are authentic and this book helped me a lot.

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paola manarolla

Fashion book sul 1800

Reviewed in Italy on April 17, 2019

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Ottimo come libro universitario per approfondire i vari stili, pettinature, accessori, tratti e forme del 19mo secolo

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yves

source d information

Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2013

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beaucoup d information écrite peut d image ,mais les explication son très bien détallé un bonne source pour la création de costume historique de l époque victorienne

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kizura

服飾事典

Reviewed in Japan on September 24, 2005

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1117のイラストと460ページという厚さの割にはお値段の安さ、
19世紀の服飾を網羅してるということでで購入してみましたが、
イラストよりも文字の多さに挫折してしまいました。
（もちろん各ドレス、ヘアスタイル、アクセサリー（靴や装飾）についての
説明なのですがが…）
ファッションプレート等で、これでもかと豊富なイラストを見てきたものには
肩透かし。全身像より頭部（のファッションの）数でイラスト数を多くカウントしてるのかも。
このカンジは、そう「服飾事典」！！（図解もあるけど小さいし緻密度では
ファッションプレートに1歩ひくカンジの）

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