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!! ❤
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.