19th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)

This sumptuously illustrated book reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A''s superlative 19th-century fashion collection. With an authoritative text, exquisite colour photography of garment details and line drawings showing the complete construction of each piece, it gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine 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 clothing.

Auteur
Lucy Johnston is an expert in historical dress and a former curator in the Department of Textiles and Dress at the V&A. She is now a freelance curator and museum consultant specializing in fashionable dress, shoes and rural workers' clothing. Her publications include 19th-Century Fashion in Detail.

Texte du rabat

A unique insight into the history of 19th century fashion, explored through sumptuous detail photography of some of the world's most luxurious garments and authoritative text.

Résumé
Reveals the decorative seams, refined stitching, voluptuous drapery, strict corseting and slashing and stamping that make up some of the garments in the V&A's superlative 19th-century fashion collection. This title gives the reader a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display.

Contenu

Introduction . 1. Construction Techniques . 2. Tailoring . 3. Trimmings . 4. Painted and Woven Textiles . 5. Embroidery . 6. Buttonings and Fastening . 7. Technological Innovations . 8. Collars, Sleeves and Pockets . 9. Accessories