Antique and Vintage Clothing: A Guide to Dating and Valuation of Women's Clothing, 1850 to 1940 Book

A convenient and easy-to-use guide, this book includes valuable information on clothing construction techniques, common characteristics for features and styles from each period, unusual fashions, and care and restoration. The author is a fashion historian who has been studying and collecting antique clothing for over 20 years and is considered an expert by dealers across the country. She presents well over 100 color photos and dozens of antique photos to represent the various features and silhouettes in fashion like the crinoline, bustle, and hour glass. There are also excellent examples from the Depression era, dresses for weddings, funerals, and sports, as well as hats, bonnets, and parasols. 1997 values. 8.5 X 11.