For colorists of all ages 45 striking illustrations of officers in handsome military outfits, ladies in elegant daytime and evening dresses and children in apparel mirroring adult fashions. Captions. "

Clothing worn by plantation society shortly before the beginning of the Civil War. This collection of 29 carefully researched illustrations captures the fine details of these garments, which include walking costumes, evening gowns, morning and afternoon dresses, and wedding apparel for women, as well as suits, vests, trousers, and handsome military uniforms.

Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a rare nineteenth-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving Victorian modes of apparel — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles. Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict lavish dresses and gowns of velvet and damask; smart riding outfits trimmed with braid and gilt; an elegant cashmere shawl, children's outfits; as well as hair ornaments, footwear, and other accessories. A lovely collection that offers an authentic glimpse of what well-dressed ladies and youngsters of the Victorian era were wearing, this is a must-have for coloring book fans, costume designers, and cultural historians.

52 extremely rare plates depict the latest in chic apparel for the well-to-do, including elegant day dresses, hunting outfits, ornamented costumes for the theatre, a parade of millinery styles, and more.

Feel Like A Fashion Designer A coloring book for all ages with beautiful illustrations. Use the imaginative line art in this book to produce your own works of art featuring outfits from the 19th century. Perfect as a gift for anyone who love fashion, history and design. Coloring pages include 30 unique pages of fashion plates in vintage styles. You will find more than 90 outfits from the 1840s. Each fashion illustration is hand-drawn and printed on one side of the page. Deciding the color combinations of illustration will make you feel like a fashion designer. Each illustration has 2 copies, so you can try different color combinations, save one as a back-up or share with friends. Coloring the pages is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. We hope different historical costumes will arouse your curiosity in fashion history and fashion design and you will have fun along the way.

The full-skirted, narrow-waisted styles of the Victorian society appear in a lavish collection of 45 ready-to-color line drawings. Lovingly adapted from vintage fashion magazines of the era. Captions.

Attractive couples model fashionable apparel worn from the 1860s through 1910: frock coats, trousers, top hats for the men; gowns with hoop skirts, softly draped bustles, and bloomers for the ladies. 29 black-and-white illustrations.