Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898 - Stella Blum - Dover Fashion and Costumes

Drawn from the pages of Harper’s Bazar, Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s Bazar, 1867–1898 by Stella Blum is a detailed paperback reference for anyone interested in period dress and design. It brings together day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats and other accessories, presented in over 1,000 detailed engravings for close study and comparison.

Alongside the illustrations, the editor provides thorough identification of styles, materials and colours, making it a useful resource for research, costume planning and visual inspiration. An introduction by Stella Blum covers the history of Harper’s Bazar and examines the various phases fashion went through between 1867 and 1898. The book has been described as “an endlessly entertaining book” by Theatre Design and Technology.

Key features

• Over 1,000 detailed engravings
• Covers day costumes, evening wear and sports clothes
• Includes shoes, hats and other accessories
• Thorough identification of styles, materials and colours by the editor
• Introduction exploring Harper’s Bazar and fashion from 1867 to 1898
• Series: Dover Fashion and Costumes
• ISBN: 9780486229904

Specifications

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1 February 2000

Sizing

17 x 308 x 15 mm

Rackhams Reference : Y1K7S51KQM