| Costume authority, stage designer, and scholar, Herbert Norris envisioned the history of wearing apparel as a series of great tableaux which he brilliantly described in an encyclopedic four-volume history of fashion. The present study--part of that monumental effort--presents a rich and inclusive panorama of clothing styles of the 19th century. The exceptionally detailed narrative focuses not only on clothing worn during the reign of particular monarchs, but also provides commentary on the social milieu and activities of the period. Beginning with the last years of King George III (1800-1820) and concluding with the latter part of Queen Victoria's reign (1877-1900), Norris charmingly details a host of 19th-century apparel: a French court dress (1818), a gentleman's cloak (1823), the Garibaldi shirt (1861), a Parisian gown (1895), and many others. Exuberantly written and finely illustrated, this masterful study provides an invaluable resource to anyone interested in the history of fashion and costume. Paperback, 200 black-and white illustrations, 27 color illustrations, 288 pages.ISBN:486402924. DOVER |
