18th Century Fashion In Detail

par Susan North

18th Century Fashion In Detail Susan North lire en ligne - This beautifully illustrated book reveals the sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colourful beads, elaborate buttons and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum s extensive fashion collection. With an expertly written text by one of the museum s fashion curators and exquisite colour photography of garment details, complemented by line drawings and photographs, the reader has the unique opportunity to examine up close 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 costume. This new edition features an updated design, fresh content and new research, and an introduction that focuses on the makers and processes involved in producing 18th-century fashion.Table of Contents1. Pleats, Gathers and Looped Drapery 2. Collars, Cuffs and Pockets 3. Stitching and Quilting 4. Lace and Whitework 5. Embroidery 6. Pastes, Foils and Beads 7. Chintz and Painting 8. Pinking and Punching 9. Fringes, Ribbons, Tassels and Buttons 10. Fur, Feathers and Straw

Détails de 18th Century Fashion In Detail

Titre du livre : 18th Century Fashion In Detail

Auteur : Susan North

ISBN-10 : 0500292639

Catégorie : Livres

Nom de fichier : 18th-century-fashion-in-detail.pdf