These books are the top of our list for Historical Dress research, all are reprints of original sources and images of the era…now you can buy them here from Lily Absinthe. Stock is constantly changing so check back often!! ❤
Victorian Fashions and Costumes From Harper’s Bazar | Etsy
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harpers Bazar, 1867-1898 by Stella Blum was first published in 1974 by Dover Publications and its an incredible reference for mid to late 19th Century fashions and was one of our first reference sources. This book consists of reprints of various illustrations and
Victorian and Edwardian Fashions From la Mode | Etsy
Looking for a good overview of all the wonderful fashions that appeared in La Mode Illustree? Well look no further! First published in 1998 by Dover Publications, Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from La Mode Illustrée by JoAnne Olian provides a great introduction to the fashions of the late 19th
English Women’s Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A | Etsy
Originally published in 1937, English Womens Clothing in the Nineteenth Century A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations by C. Willet Cunnington is probably one of the oldest formal costume reference books out there. This edition is a facsimile reprint that was issued by Dover Publications in
Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey Dover | Etsy
Need a quick visual introduction to Victorian and Edwardian fashions? Look in further! This book was our first introduction to the wonderful world of Victorian and Edwardian fashion history and its stood the test of time. This is a new paperback copy of the the Dover 1982 reprint of Victorian and
The keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: an 1895 | Etsy
Originally published in 1895, the The Keystone Jacket and Dress Cutter: An 1895 Guide to Womens Tailoring by Charles Hecklinger was one of many tailoring manuals on the market during the 1890s. This edition is a Dover Publications edition that was released in 2006 and these copies are new. We have
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady’s | Etsy
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Ladys Wardrobe by Kristina Harris was originally published by Dover Publications in 1999 and is a collection of womens clothing patterns compiled and edited from various 1890s issues of The Voice of Fashion which was a fashion magazine of the time.
I *love* Dover Publications! Thank you so much for stocking these. ♥ ^_^ ♥
You’re welcome! 🙂 We’re working on achieving the right mix.
I absolutely recommend C. Willet Cunnington’s _Englishwomen’s Clothing from the 19th Century_. It covers each decade in detail, allowing easier reference between the style differences.
Another good book would be C. Willet and Phillis Cunnington’s _The History of Underclothes_. Will you be stocking this title soon? Please and thank you!
We certainly can, I’ll order up a couple of copies in our next order. 🙂