* Create perfect, historically accurate Victorian menswear, from morning coats to shirts and trousers * Contains detailed patterns and practical instructions adapted from original Victorian pattern-cutters' books * Covers the whole of the Victorian era, with outstanding designs from every decade A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical re-enactments, this book contains all you need to create authentic menswear from the Victorian period. Historically accurate patterns enable you to make a wide range of garments, including morning coats, waistcoats, frock coats, trousers, shirts and hunting clothes, and full instructions are given for tailoring and construction. The book is illustrated with evocative contemporary fashion plates showing the essential wardrobe of a Victorian gentleman, which demonstrate the subtle changes in style that occurred across the decades.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pavilion Books, Batsford Ltd
ISBN-10
190638889x
ISBN-13
9781906388898
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106399769
Product Key Features
Author
Jason Maclochlainn
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Design & Commercial Art
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
771g
Height
280mm
Width
228mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
15mm
Content Note
Over 100 Illustrations
Author Biography
Jason Maclochlainn is an expert in historical tailoring who co-owns a company supplying Victorian patterns and corset-making materials to costumiers. He lives in the Netherlands.