Dictionary of Children's Clothes: 1700s to Present

By Noreen Marshall

Book Overview

Compiled from the world's finest collection of childrenswear comes an incomparable resource for anyone interested in children's fashion. From Victorian-era Little Lord Fauntleroy suits to World War II air-raid outfits to baby Nike sneakers, this beautifully illustrated compendium follows a gradual shift in children's fashions over the last three hundred years. This highly accessible guide includes specially commissioned photographs of over three hundred garments and a rich selection of line drawings, illustrations from sewing and knitting patterns, catalogues, dolls, fashion plates, paintings, and illustrations from children's books. For an at-a-glance understanding of changes in what has become a booming industry, curator Noreen Marshall offers a detailed introduction and fully illustrated timeline.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851775471
• ISBN13: 9781851775477
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 287 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.1" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 13 to 22 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary