Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book For the ladies

For the ladies

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Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book For the ladiesA unique fashion image developed in mid nineteenth century America reflecting the influences of Queen Victoria, the court of Napoleon III and American adaptions of European designs, many of the stylish silhouettes that emerged from this spirited era are still admired today. This book presents a fashion parade of authentic ladies' and childrens' styles from the most influential women's magazine of the period Godey's Lady's Book which presented both