The Wonderful World of Ladies' Fashion, 1850-1920

If you are in search of a compacted archive of women's fashion from the late 19th to early 20th century, "The Wonderful World of Ladies' Fashion" is the book for you. Divided into four parts, the book goes through fashion periods like the hoop skirt and the crinoline years of 1850-1870, the age of the bustle from 1870-1908 and the narrow skirt and the new century era of 1909-1920. The book represents a background history and changes in society standards of women's fashion as well as humorous intakes of fashion during the late 19th century. Complete with black and white illustrations, the book is comprised of magazine and publication prints from sources such as the Harper's Monthly, Peterson's Magazine, Harper's Bazar, Ladies' Indepensable Assistant, Der Bazar, Ladie's Home Journal, Happy Hours, Sears, Roebuck & Co., and Godey's Lady's Book And Magazine.If you are in research for a period costume, whether it be for theatrical or educational purpose, you will get a great sense of the historical significance of the changes in women's wears as well as find good sources in design and construction of the dresses and accessories.