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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book, Sep 1 2008

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Michelle Jillian Kuzilla-spoor (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey (Paperback)

I'm a costume designer, and I found this book extremely helpful! It's absolutely full of images and really lets you get a good idea of how pleats, gathers and all of that was done during this time. It also gives you a look into the aesthetics of the time (hair/make-up) because these are real people of the time and not just some drawings. I highly recommend this book it would have been all I needed to make multiple victorian/edwardian costumes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Why didn't Amazon recommend this sooner?, May 23 2002

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Margaret P Harvey (Charlottesville, Va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey (Paperback)

I have bought (and loved) several costume research books on the Victorian/Edwardian era. Fashion plate oriented books, most notably "Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from 'La Mode Illustree'", are great for research, but for true visual aides, the photographs found in this book are indispensable. The photos range from amateur snapshots to posed, professionally done portraits. With an almost equal distribution of male and female subjects, this book may be the best guide to authentic Victorian and Edwardian costume. Unlike fashion plates, the photos show costumes for a variety of occasions and suitable for different ages and sizes. Spanning the entire Victorian and Edwardian eras, you can locate most popular styles within the tons of black and white photos. For realism, check out this book. If you are more interested in the latest in fashion of the time, check out "Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from 'La Mode Illustree'". A great source!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, but a little dry and academic., May 23 2002

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David S. Lott (Beaufort, South Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This informative book uses photos and illustrations well. It's probably best for readers with a pre-existing interest in the topic, as it's a bit dry and academic to draw in the first time visitor to the subject.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great selection of victorian photographs
This book is perfect for anyone interested in the Victorian Era. The book is full of beautiful pictures, and each one has its own caption. Read more

Published on Aug 3 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced, easy and fun reading on fashion of this period
I love this book, have read it before in the earlier edition (Fashion and reality.) as I haven't read them paralelly I take their word for it that this edition is revised. Read more

Published on Jan 22 1999