This book includes a 6 page glossary of terms. This important work covers the manners and customs of late 18th and early 19th century society. In large part devoted to 'The English Ladies Costume' it includes charming fashion illustrations, as well as rare additional fashion plates from contemporary sources. Deals also with deportment, movement, the correct dances, propriety and aids to beauty and health. Indispensable for anyone interested in the times of the early United States, English Regency, Jane Austen, Napoleon, War of 1812 and beyond.
Original text is enlarged for easier reading.
Garments cover all types of clothing for men and women, plus British military uniforms and civilian uniforms such as Red Cross, policemen, chauffeurs, etc. Additional illustrations are from a number of middle class American women's magazines and a department store catalog from 1915. 1897 Mr Holding was one of the most renowned tailors of his day and his tailoring systems are known for being easy to follow and comprehensive. In this work, instructions are included for both the 'leg o' mutton' sleeve, and the new slimmer sleeve. Such attention to detail makes Holding's systems valuable to the costumer and historian alike.