Published in association with the Victoria & Albert Museum. Illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams. No dust jacket, as issued. Corner of front blank endpaper is neatly clipped and there is a light 4cm square abrasion to the rear pastedown. Otherwise a very good hardcover copy with firm binding and no markings to inside pages. 259 pages. s136.

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Title: A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
Publisher: Elsevier, Amsterdam
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 075066830X
ISBN 13: 9780750668309
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good

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The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles using inexpensive and simple techniques. A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is an invaluable resource for conservators, historians and all those working with clothing in museums, private collections and throughout the fashion and theatre industries.

Trained as a historical costume maker, author Lara Flecker is the textile display specialist at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. She has worked extensively with the museum’s world-class costume collection, preparing garments for display. Her simple mounting methods are clearly explained and can be used by people with a wide range of experience, including those with few sewing skills.

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Details methods to ensure costumes are visually appealling, fully supported and historically accurate

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