| The Evolution of Fashion: Large Print Contributor(s): Gardiner, Florence Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798576438167 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2021 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | Textile & Costume - History |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.48 lbs) 84 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Book Excerpt: ...remain faithful to the fashions of her grandmother; and Elizabeth's love of dress permeated all classes of society.The portrait of Mary Queen of Scots, who was considered an authority on matters of the toilet, and whose taste for elegance of apparel had been cultivated to a high degree during her residence at the French Court is given. There is a subtlety and charm about it which is wanting in the costume of her cousin Elizabeth, and it may be considered a fair type of what was worn by a gentlewoman of that period. The full skirt appears to fall in easy folds, and the basqued bodice, with tight sleeves, is closely moulded to the figure and surmounted by an elaborately-constructed ruff of muslin and lace.... |