Nineteenth Century (A visual history of costume) - Softcover

Part of the series, "A Visual History of Costume" this book is designed to be used as a reference book on the history of dress for students, designers, collectors and anyone interested in the history of costume. A detailed introduction is followed by a series of illustrations taken from the 19th century - including oil paintings, emgravings, wooducts and line drawings. The illustrations give the reader an indication of what was worn and how.