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Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book: Including 8 Plates in Full Color (Dover Fashion and Costumes),New
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A unique fashion image developed in mid nineteenthcentury 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 (18371869) 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 midVictorian couture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book'? A: The book showcases authentic ladies' and children's fashion styles from the mid-nineteenth century, specifically highlighting designs featured in Godey's Lady's Book.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Stella Blum, a noted fashion historian and former curator at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 96 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1985.
- Q: Does the book include color illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes 42 figures in full color, along with over 400 striking designs.
- Q: What time period do the fashion illustrations in the book represent? A: The illustrations represent styles from the mid-nineteenth century, specifically from the years 1837 to 1869.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Costume and culture historians, clothing designers, and illustrators will find this book to be a valuable reference for mid-Victorian clothing designs.
- Q: Are there any accessories featured in the illustrations? A: Yes, the illustrations include a variety of accessories such as shoes, bonnets, gloves, muffs, fans, and walking sticks.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in fashion history? A: Absolutely, it provides an insightful look back at mid-Victorian couture and the evolution of fashion during that era.