Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries from holding the needles and

from holding the needles and yarn to casting on

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Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries from holding the needles andSplendid view of elegant dresses, expertly rendered by noted theatrical designer, includes finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes and three blouses, shown in color and black and white. Here are exquisitely embroidered, full skirted dresses circa 1700, a high waisted Empire dress (1820), a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880), more. Reprint of the Crown Publishers, Inc. New York, 1959.