Théophile Gautier - Un siècle de modes féminines 1794-1894 - 1894

Magnificent deluxe edition with 400 outfits reproduced in color from authentic documents, and 192 full-page color reproductions - This remarkable documentary album devoted to the evolution of women's clothing in France over a period of one hundred years, from the late years of the French Revolution to the end of the 19th century - Listed in the Polychrome collection, this work offers a visual panorama of the transformations of women's attire, drawing on authentic documents reproduced in color and bringing together about four hundred clothing models - The chosen period allows observation of the profound changes that affected silhouettes, fabrics, accessories, and dress practices amid political, economic and social upheavals - Théophile Gautier - A Century of Women's Fashions 1794-1894 - 1894 - Charpentier et E. Fasquelle - 400 outfits reproduced in color. Very good binding condition, the work in its original half-leather Bradel binding (original color cover preserved), marbled boards, binding under the protection of cellophane, light signs of wear, corners rubbed (moderate), spine detached and rubbed (small scuffs), speckled edges, spine with raised bands, gilt title - Very good interior condition, slight browning, beautiful engraving on the title page, the work enriched with 400 outfits reproduced in color from authentic documents, and 192 full-page color reproductions (unpaginated), endpapers in good condition, a fine copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

估價:$306.77

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