About the Book:

HARD TO FIND BOOK, only a very limited number of copies are still available.

Primarily a collection of drawings, this illustrated book features costumes from the years 1850-1895.

Fashion Design 1850-1895 contains a large collection of fashion drawings dating from the second half of the 19th century. The book's intention is to offer a vast selection high-quality reproductions as reference material and a source of inspiration for designers. It not only contains illustrations of standard day-to-day clothing, but also detailed pictures of formal evening dress, shoes, bags, parasols, wedding dresses, knitwear, children's clothing, lace, pompoms, sportswear, bow ties, and more. Includes an introduction in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.

About the Author:

Dorine van den Beukel has compiled and edited several volumes on architecture, costume design, and fashion.