Madeleine Ginsburg Livres

Presenting the history of fashion, this title tells the story of men's and women's fashionable dress. It features over 200 illustrations which show clothes for different occasions, and also includes various fashion accessories.

A photographic history of Victorian dress, beginning with the coming of photography in the early 19th century and its importance for giving an impression of everyday dress rather than as shown in fashion plates. Detailed captions then discuss the costumes, materials and accessories.