Description: Fascinating vintage 1945 book on the fashion history of the "Gay Nineties" era 1890-1900 turn of the century women's and girls clothing style. By Mary Julian Glover and Ruth Margaret Kreps. The House of Little Books. New York. Printed by the Guinn Co New York. Soft cover, staple bound. 48 pages. Handwritten and illustrated study on the styles of fashion of the time. Ball gowns, Foundations, Eton Jackets, Daytime coats, street costumes, Home Gowns, Opera Cloaks, Cycling Costume, Swimsuit Bathing attire, Petticoats, Summer dresses, Houses dresses, Carriage ensembles, Blouses and Jackets, Jet patterned jacket, Girls party frocks, Evening and Matinee gowns, Wedding gowns, baby layette, children's dresses. Back inside cover show a list of other "Instruction Art Books" Great illustrations and content! Book is i very good vintage condition. All intact, no rips or writing. Some yellowing to the cover from age. Slight surface and edge wear. There is a small indent that you can feel throughout the whole book near the bottom center. Cover art is black and red ink. Inside content is all black and white. Great for someone studying fashion history, theater and film costume design, or fashion illustration. 8.5" x 11".
Price: 23 USD
Location: Tampa, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-13T20:32:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Special Attributes: Vintage Paperback
Author: Mary Julian Glover ans Ruth Margaret Kreps
Publisher: House of Little Books
Topic: Theater
Subject: Performing Arts
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1945
