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100 1 _aHughes, Talbot,
_d1869-1942
245 1 0 _aDress design
246 1 _aDress design : an account of costume for artists and dressmakers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Constanze Hofmann, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Dress Design: An Account of Costume for Artists & Dressmakers" by Talbot Hughes is a technical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide that explores the evolution of historical costume, providing practical insights and illustrations beneficial to both artists and dressmakers. The book discusses various styles of dress through the ages, offering suggestions for modern dressmakers while acknowledging historical influences. The opening of the book introduces its aims and the significance of costume design as an essential craft that combines artistry and technical skill. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles that govern the development of costume, such as freshness, fit, and the interplay of design and craftsmanship. Moreover, Hughes mentions his extensive research, including insights drawn from his collection of historical garments and patterns, which are included to assist readers in their design endeavors. The introduction sets a tone of appreciation for costume history while proposing a blend of traditional craftsmanship with modern practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClothing and dress
653 _aClothing and dress -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34903
999 _c75749
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