Clothing worn by plantation society shortly before the beginning of the Civil War. This collection of 29 carefully researched illustrations captures the fine details of these garments, which include walking costumes, evening gowns, morning and afternoon dresses, and wedding apparel for women, as well as suits, vests, trousers, and handsome military uniforms. Dover Original.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Civil War Fashions Coloring Book by Tom Tierney For colorists of all ages — 45 striking illustrations of officers in handsome military outfits, ladies in elegant daytime and evening dresses and children in apparel mirroring adult fashions. Captions.
Southern Belles Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney Clothing typical of well-to-do plantation family. Two southern belles, one a bride, each with 5 elegant ensembles, and 8 other members of the family and wedding party shown as fully costumed paper dolls.
Fashions of the Old South Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney 2 Southern belles with 12 lavish costumes: satin bridal dress, vanilla silk dressing gown, more. Plus 6 children, 3 men in period costumes.
Hoop Skirts and Crinoline Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Two dolls model 14 elegant ensembles with billowing skirts. Includes elegant dinner and ball gowns, an equestrienne outfit, a lavish bridal gown, and more. Male figures in period attire accompany the ladies.
Godey's Fashions Coloring Book by Ming-Ju Sun Superb illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a popular 19th-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of Victorian fashions — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. 30 plates.
