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Delve into the fascinating history of fashion with William Barry Lord's "The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time." This meticulously prepared print edition offers a detailed exploration of clothing and costume throughout history, with a particular focus on the 19th century and the iconic garments that defined the era.
Explore the evolution of fashion, examining the social context and artistry behind each design. From the intricacies of corsets to the dramatic flair of crinolines, this book provides a pictorial journey through the world of historical dress.
A valuable resource for those interested in fashion history, social history, and the art of costume, "The Corset and the Crinoline" offers a unique glimpse into the styles and silhouettes of bygone eras. Discover the enduring appeal of these timeless fashions in this beautifully presented volume.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Delve into the fascinating history of fashion with William Barry Lord's "The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time." This meticulously prepared print edition offers a detailed exploration of clothing and costume throughout history, with a particular focus on the 19th century and the iconic garments that defined the era.
Explore the evolution of fashion, examining the social context and artistry behind each design. From the intricacies of corsets to the dramatic flair of crinolines, this book provides a pictorial journey through the world of historical dress.
A valuable resource for those interested in fashion history, social history, and the art of costume, "The Corset and the Crinoline" offers a unique glimpse into the styles and silhouettes of bygone eras. Discover the enduring appeal of these timeless fashions in this beautifully presented volume.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.