Victorian Fashions And Costumes From Harperвђ™s B... May 2026

A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs, jewelry, and shoes.

The final decade featured ballooning "leg-o'-mutton" sleeves and widening skirts, emphasizing a tiny, corseted waist. It also charts the rise of the "American Girl" look, featuring simpler shirtwaists and the first acceptable use of bloomers for cycling. Included Attire and Accessories Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s B...

A primary source for studying the expansion of the American upper-middle class and its "style-consciousness" after the Civil War. A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs,

(edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial guide that captures the evolution of high fashion during the late Victorian era. Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book features over 1,000 detailed engravings originally published in Harper's Bazar . Chronological Fashion Eras Included Attire and Accessories A primary source for