| Description |
1 online resource (240 pages) |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
"The subject of woman, that is to say, the modern woman, with her varying instincts, pursuits, and peculiarities alone would fill many large volumes. I feel bound, therefore, to confine myself to the discussion of one particular side of her nature, one for which personally I have most sympathy, and one which perhaps can best be described by the epithet 'womanly.'" Originally published in 1902, this extremely rare volume offers a remarkable snapshot of the fashionable Edwardian woman. The author - fashion editor for The Lady's Realm, a monthly London magazine for more "enlightened" readers - offers rich counsel on how to cultivate charm and social standing through the subtle art of dress. Illustrated fashion tips feature a wide range of advice on corsets, petticoats, hats, jewelry, footwear, accessories, and more, with chapters on "The All-Important Question of Colour," "Hats Sublime and Ridiculous," "The Revival of Fashions of the Past," and "The Aggressiveness of the Smart Woman." A selection of vintage advertisements for London-area fashion shops is also included. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion.
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HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain.
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DESIGN / Textile & Costume.
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DESIGN / Fashion.
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Clothing and dress -- Great Britain.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Le Quesne, Rose, illustrator.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Pritchard, Eric., Mrs. Cult of chiffon. Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, 2017. 9780486809403 (paperback) (DLC)2016033292 |
| ISBN |
9780486817804 (e-pub) |
| Standard No. |
9780486817804 |
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