Victorian Fashions And Costumes From Harperвђ™s B... Review

A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs, jewelry, and shoes.

This period marks the transition from the conical hoop skirt to the "walking costume," which featured looped skirts for easier movement. It also captures the early, softer bustle era and the influence of the Franco-Prussian War on Parisian fashion dominance. Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...

Morning gowns, dinner dresses, traveling clothes, and mourning attire. A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs,

The book serves as a "repository of instruction," illustrating a complete Victorian wardrobe: (edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial

The illustrations are copyright-free, making them an "invaluable resource" for illustrators and graphic artists. Purchasing Options Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

(edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial guide that captures the evolution of high fashion during the late Victorian era. Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book features over 1,000 detailed engravings originally published in Harper's Bazar . Chronological Fashion Eras