Old New England Fashions Of The 1800'S. Drawn From Actual Articles Of Costume, With Appropriate Commentary For All Seasons And Occasions.

DYER, ROZ [SELECTED AND ANNOTATED BY]

Publication: Americana Archives Publishing, 1971, Topsfield

First edition. 9-1/4" x 6" in yellow pictorial stapled wrappers. The front wrapper shows a picture of a well-dressed young lady. Table of contents. Introduction. Glossary. Illustrations. Advertisements. [4] 44 pp. Printed in blue ink. Women's fashions are shown and described for each season and month of the year. Glossary includes a variety of terms to include chaussure (footwear); corsage (bodice of a woman's dress); flutes (roll); ceinture (girdle, belt, sash); paletot (overcoat); toilet (a female costume); volant (detachable flounce); etc. Minimal rubbing and light soiling to top of front wrapper else very good. A nicely produced and interesting item.

Inventory Number: 49011