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Synopsis
Waisted Efforts compliments the classic "Corsets and Crinolines" by Norah Waugh. Thirty years in the preparation, it contains the largest collection of corset drafts of any publication, with extensive details in construction. Among costumers, Waisted Efforts has become known as the "corset maker's bible."
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About the Author
Robert Doyle was the creator of the animation program at the restoration of the 18th century Fortress Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. He went on to create Canada's first and only Costume Studies Program at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.
Thirty years of research and teaching has produced this extraordinary work; shedding new light on this ancient garment, now entering a new renaissance in contemporary theatre and fashion.
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Waisted Efforts: An Illustrated Guide to Corset Making
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Sartorial Press Publications, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1997
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Seller: Howell Books, Kanata, ON, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). 1st Edition. SOFTCOVER. Sartorial Press Publications, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1997 First edition oblong Quarto. xii, 233 pages. Original purple card covers with corset image and white lettering to cover and black lettering to spine. Fold-over flaps. Acknowledgements, Overview, Preface, Introduction, 7 Chapters, Glossary and Bibliography at rear. Black and white drawings, photographs and technical plans. Book in very good condition with slight wear and owner's name on back of cover. Book 4819 location 5-5. Seller Inventory # 4819
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Waisted Efforts: An Illustrated Guide to Corset Making
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sartorial Press Publications, 1997
ISBN 10: 0968303900
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Seller: Erik Hanson Books and Ephemera, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). VG+ an unmarked, intact and possibly unread copy. 235 pages. Oblong self-flaps binding. Well illustrated, with patterns and photographs of the construction proceeding. This is a standard reference for theatre cutters, museum display persons, clothing entrepreneurs, historians, and those wanting corsets for themselves. Seller Inventory # ZZZ33
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Waisted Efforts: An Illustrated Guide to Corset Making
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ISBN 10: 0968303900
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Condition: Very Good. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). Very Good Minus; Softcover; Light wear to the covers; Few tiny spots to the top and bottom textblock edges, otherwise unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium, Oblong Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); 1.8 lbs; Light purple covers with image of a woman in a corset, and title in white lettering; 1997, Sartorial Press Publications; 235 pages; "Waisted Efforts: An Illustrated Guide to Corset Making," by M. (editor) Robert; MacLaren Doyle. Seller Inventory # SKU-0893AJ01008283
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). Softcover. Very good condition. Black and light purple pictorial covers, with white lettering. Black lettering to the spine. Dated 2002 on copyright page. Stated second printing. No date on title page. 235 pages. Covers are strong and square. No creases or bumps. Pages bright and clean. Free of marks or writing. Overall very good condition. SIGNED by Robert Doyle on the half-title page. Name only, no inscription. Please email with questions or to see any photos. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 23-908
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Waisted Efforts: An Illustrated Guide to Corset Making
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Condition: Fair. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9780968303900. Seller Inventory # 8673682
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). Signed by Robert Doyle. Book is in very good condition. 235pp with b/w illustrations. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 018104
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Paperback. Condition: new. Doyle, Robert (illustrator) (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 54C34_40_0968303900