Tierney captures the extravagant fashions worn from the 1860s through 1910. Carefully researched, accurately rendered illustrations depict opera capes, frock coats, trousers, top hats, and knitted swimwear for men. The ladies' styles include narrow-skirted walking suits, bathing outfits that completely cover the figure, and billowing bloomers for bicycling. 29 black-and-white illustrations. Dover Original.
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Late Victorian Costumes Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney From the Gilded Age comes a stylish wardrobe for a young couple that includes elegant evening wear, handsome daytime clothing, and engaging period accessories. Two dolls, 16 costumes.
Victorian Fashions CD-ROM and Book by Dover Features 379 beautiful black-and-white fashion illustrations from Godey's, Harper's Bazar, and others: mid- to late-Victorian walking dresses, ball gowns, cloaks, shawls, and capes, as well as hats, shoes, parasols, handbags, and other decorative accessories.
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.
