The Art of Fashion: 1850 - 1859: Dress, Sewing, and Clothing Care Advice

by Deb Salisbury

"To increase the beauty of the female person, by a gracefully made attire, is not only not wrong, but absolutely commendable; and the woman who neglects it pays the penalty of being called a sloven, if not a fright." Peterson's Magazine, April 1852 During the 1850s, the art of fashion was studied by every woman who wanted to create her own wardrobe. Ladies magazines were scrutinized and dissected, scoured for details on how each effect was created,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153711283X
• ISBN13: 9781537112831
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"