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Godey's Fashions Coloring Book
Contributor(s): Sun, Ming-Ju (Author)
ISBN: 0486439984     ISBN-13: 9780486439983
Publisher: Dover Publications
OUR PRICE:   $4.49  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: June 2005
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Annotation: Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from "Godey's Lady's Book," a popular 19th-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving Victorian fashions -- from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. Thirty plates depict lavish dresses, gowns, and coats as well as accessories.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Papercrafts
- Design | Fashion & Accessories
Dewey: NA
Series: Dover Pictorial Archives
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8" W x 10.8" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
 
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Publisher Description:
Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a rare nineteenth-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving Victorian modes of apparel -- from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles.
Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict lavish dresses and gowns of velvet and damask; smart riding outfits trimmed with braid and gilt; an elegant cashmere shawl, children's outfits; as well as hair ornaments, footwear, and other accessories.
A lovely collection that offers an authentic glimpse of what well-dressed ladies and youngsters of the Victorian era were wearing, this is a must-have for coloring book fans, costume designers, and cultural historians.