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18th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title 18th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Susan North
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 290,Width 205
Category/GenreFashion and textiles - design
History of fashion
ISBN/Barcode 9780500292631
ClassificationsDewey:391.0094109033
Audience
General
Illustrations with 399 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 19 April 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This beautifully illustrated book reveals the sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colourful beads, elaborate buttons and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive fashion collection. With an expertly written text by one of the museum's fashion curators and exquisite colour photography of garment details, complemented by line drawings and photographs, the reader has the unique opportunity to examine up close historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume. This new edition features an updated design, fresh content and new research, and an introduction that focuses on the makers and processes involved in producing 18th-century fashion.

Author Biography

Susan North is Curator of Fashion, 1550-1800, at the Victoria and Albert Museum. She co-curated 'Style and Splendour: Queen Maud of Norway's Wardrobe' in 2005 and has published several books for the V&A.

Reviews

'Sumptuous' - Make It Today 'An inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume' - New Design 'Intricate and elaborate ... the perfect coffee table book for those interested in the history of fashion' - SEW