Design, Antiques & Collectibles, Fashion & Accessories, General
Author
Roseann Ettinger
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 In.
Item Length
11 In.
Item Width
8.5 In.
Item Weight
22.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
98-085867
Publication Year
1998
Format
Trade Paperback
Book Title
Men's Clothing & Fabrics in The 1890s
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
By today's standards, men wore formal dress every day in the 1890s. The color lithographs and line drawings of men dressed for work that are shown here bear striking contrast to men in the streets now. That very fact makes these clothes more than interesting today, they are actually time capsules for the lifestyle of a century ago. Heavy woolen cloth that has lasted a hundred years, and practical styles that were always comfortable and smart-looking bear witness to the time before automobiles and electricity. Now they have become antiques themselves. The hundreds of cloth swatches that appear have subtle patterns and plenty of texture to withstand much use. Vintage clothing collectors and designers will marvel at their variety.
This is a great book for researching men's fabric styles of the 1890's. It is really helpful for people making or studying men's period clothing and costumes.