Lucile Ltd London, Paris, New York and Chicago, 1890s-1930s

This book centers on a unique album of fashion designs by Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon) for Autumn 1905. Each fully accessorized ensemble is depicted in watercolor and accompanied by samples of the fabrics and trimmings required to make it. The range of designs for walking, visiting, afternoon wear, din...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Victoria and Albert Museum, conservador (conservador)
Otros Autores: Mendes, Valerie D., autor (autor), De La Haye, Amy, autor
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : New York : V&A Pub. ; Distributed in North America by H.N. Abrams 2009
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • '...most bewitching gowns...' 1890-1905 / Valerie D. Mendes
  • From Lucile Ltd. Autumn 1905
  • Making, meaning and biography of the album / Amy de la Haye
  • The Facsimile
  • Notes on the Album
  • 'Carresaute', an Evening Gown
  • '...the raiment of allurement...' 1906-1935
  • Appendices: The V&A's Lucile Archive / Catalogued by Samantha Erin Safer
  • Lucile in other British Collections
  • Lucile in American Collections
  • Glossary
  • Chronology