19th-century fashion in detail

Johnston, Lucy (Lucy Anne) (author.). Kite, Marion, (author.). Persson, Helen, (author.). Davis, Richard, 1960- (photographer.). Davis, Leonie, (illustrator.). Victoria and Albert Museum, (issuing body.).

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780500292648 (paperback)
ISBN: 0500292647 (paperback)
Physical Description: print
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Edition: Revised and expanded edition.
Publisher: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson Inc. ; 2016.
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	"V&A"--Cover. First published in the United Kingdom in 2005 by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 238) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Construction techniques -- Tailoring -- Trimmings -- Printed and woven textiles -- Embroidery -- Buttons and fastenings -- Innovations -- Collars, sleeves and pockets -- Accessories.