The Complete Guide to Practical Cutting (1853/2 Volumes in 1)

Minister, Edward

ISBN 10: 0914046179 / ISBN 13: 9780914046172

Published by R.L. Shep, 1993

About this Item

Second edition. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Guide to Practical Cutting (1853/2 Volumes in 1)
• Publisher: R.L. Shep
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0914046179
• ISBN 13: 9780914046172
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A legendary and major work of costume history. The basis for the Minister System, it had a profound influence on the tailoring industry. Two volumes in one, with patterns and instructions for: ladies' polkas and riding habits, English Army, Navy and Civil dress regulations, as well as uniforms. With additional, contemporary, fashion plates. Useful in the making of Early Victorian, Crimean War, Napoleon III (1850s/1860s). A good reference for one of the most elegant periods of men's clothing.

Review

"... the first real practical work on the principles of the art of tailoring ... handsomely reproduced ... a most welcome text." --Dress (Costume Society of America)