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American Victorian Costume in Early Photographs (Paperback)

by Priscilla Harris Dalrymple (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. (1 Sep 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0486265331
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486265339
  • Product Dimensions: 30 x 22.6 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 762,135 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and interesting document on Victorian costume., 10 Dec 1997
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The Victorians put their (mostly) best foot forward in this collection of period photographs. Most of the photos are obviously studio pieces and catch our ancestors at what they considered their best, but a few, like the picture of the little girl missing a coat button, seem unplanned.

The photos are grouped by decade and show men, women and children of all ages and social classes. The editor's notes are conveniently placed near the photos and contain clear and interesting details about the costumes. Together the notes and the photos provide a useful resource and fun browse for all those interested in Victorian costume and manners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting review, 9 Jan 2008
By AE "ae77" (London) - See all my reviews
This book was published in 1991 from the author's collection of Victorian photographs, once she got interested in the clothing and its changes, and then realised the books out there weren't America-specific.

Each decade covered (1840-1899) has an initial page of text about the changing fashions in women's, men's and children's clothing and hairstyles, although women's dresses are the main focus. Then each well-reproduced photograph has a few lines of text underneath it pointing out the specific features to note.

The text is clear and comprehensible, although it doesn't explain every unfamiliar term, or at least only does so once, so one can end up working out what an item is from context. I really like this book.
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