Patterns of Fashion: 1660-1860 - Softcover

Arnold, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333136063 ISBN 13: 9780333136065

Publisher: Macmillan, 1989

Synopsis

Patterns of Fashion 1 focuses on Englishwomen’s dresses and their construction form 1660 up to 1860―when the sewing machine came into general use. Drawings taken from original garment specimens in collections throughout England are supplemented with details showing their construction and laid out on grid paper along with construction comments and fabric details. From wrapping gowns, riding habits, pelisses, and chemises to sack dresses, morning dresses, and wedding dresses Janet Arnold lays out patterns for costume construction.

Contains 180 black and white illustrations. 28 patterns.

About this title

Book Description

The first of four volumes of Patterns of Fashions written and illustrated by Janet Arnold that together form an indispensable core collection for any costume designer, for theatre film or reenactments.

About the Author

Janet Arnold was a historian of fashion, which combined her two greatest passions: the theatre and clothes. Her early books were conceived as aids for the fashion and theatre students she taught, but as her unique range and depth of knowledge became apparent, more and more museums and other institutions sought her advice and, today, her books are essential tools for the study of dress and have been used throughout the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0333136063
• ISBN 13: 9780333136065
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76