The cult of chiffon: an Edwardian manual of adornment

""The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sym...

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Main Author: Pritchard, Marian Elizabeth (Author)
Other Authors: Le Quesne, Rose (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mineola, New York Dover Publications 2017
Edition:Unabridged republication
Series:Dover books on fashion
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Summary:""The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy, and one which perhaps can best be described by the epithet 'womanly.'" Originally published in 1902, this extremely rare volume offers a remarkable snapshot of the fashionable Edwardian woman. The author ... fashion editorfor The Lady's Realm, a monthly London magazine for more "enlightened" readers ... offers rich counsel on how to cultivate charm and social standing through the subtle art of dress. Illustrated fashion tips feature a wide range of advice on corsets, petticoats, hats, jewelry, footwear, accessories, and more, with chapters on "The All-Important Question of Colour," "Hats Sublime and Ridiculous," "The Revival of Fashions of the Past," and "The Aggressiveness of the Smart Woman." A selection of vintage advertisements for London-area fashion shops is also included"...
Item Description:Reprint der Ausgabe London, Grant Richards, 1902
Physical Description:212 pages illustrations,14 unnumbered pages of plates 22 cm
ISBN:9780486809403
0486809404

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