18th-Century Fashion in Detail

Susan North

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A revealing story of the style and decoration of 18th-century fashion, this book features close-ups of the elaborate pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colorful beads, elaborate buttons and intricate fringes found on garments of the period, from magnificent court mantuas and luxurious silk gowns to sharply cut men’s coats and richly embroidered waistcoats. This book is an inspirational reference work and a fascinating introduction to the fashion of the era.