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

Historically accurate reference for theater, film, or historical reenactments.

The book serves as a "repository of instruction," illustrating a complete Victorian wardrobe: Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...

A movement toward "flatness and straightness" where women were described as a "pencil covered with raiment". This era introduced the long-waisted, tightly-boned "cuirass" bodice and asymmetrical draping. The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating

The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating a profile that resembled a small triangle set on a large square. This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing over ten pounds, alongside a new interest in women's sportswear like yachting and fencing. A primary source for studying the expansion of

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

A primary source for studying the expansion of the American upper-middle class and its "style-consciousness" after the Civil War.