Fashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free

Fashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free Illustrations (Dover Pictorial Archive)

In the 1930s, the Fashion Review Service offered a wide selection of advertising spots to small clothing and department stores that had noÂ art staffs of their own. The cuts provided an accurate depiction of the latest fashion trendsâ€•hemline lengths, use of fur trims, sleek silhouettes, lapel widths, and much more.
This volume reproduces hundreds of illustrations from issues of that now-rare periodical. A "must-have" for graphic artists looking for authentic fashions of the 1930s, this collection of more than 470 illustrations depicts, in sharp and easy-to-reproduce detail, formal and casual wear for adults and children of all ages. Among theÂ items shown are stylish dresses, suits, evening gowns, coats, loungewear, fur stoles, handbags, lingerie, jewelry, and hats for women; men's suits, slacks, beachwear, jackets, ties, shoes, and pajamas; and a variety of playclothes and special-occasion outfits for infants, young children, and teenagers.
An instant source of period charm for designers, these illustrations will also be of great value to students of fashion and costume history.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 1993-05-19
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759275809
EANs 9780486275802

Fashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free Illustrations (Dover Pictorial Archive)