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Green info1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company
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Environment:Made in USA, Green Edition
Author/Editor: Altman & Co.
ISBN 10:0486402932
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Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories appear among these highlights from rare 1920s B. Altman & Company catalogs. Stylized drawings of flappers depict sophisticated dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats...  read more
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Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories appear among these highlights from rare 1920s B. Altman & Company catalogs. Stylized drawings of flappers depict sophisticated dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, and more. A selection of attire for men and children is included.
Reprint of selected pages from Altman Magazine, B. Altman & Co., New York, 1921–1929.
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Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486402932
ISBN 13: 9780486402932
Author/Editor: Altman & Co.
Format: Book
Page Count: 128
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 1/4
Publication date: May 1998

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