Civil War Fashions Coloring BookEnter the elegant world of mid-Victorian fashions with the help of this unique coloring book. Artist Tom Tierney, widely recognized for his stunning paper doll collections, turns his talents to a new medium and spotlights the stylish clothing worn by well-to-do Americans in the Civil War era. Forty-five meticulously researched and finely rendered illustrations depict men, women, and children in wardrobes that take them through their day from attractive outfits for at-home wear to elegant evening dresses for special occasions. Handsome military outfits worn by Union and Confederate officers are the rule for the men of the period, while most fashions for youngsters mirror adult styles. Center-stage are the lovely garments worn by the ladies: taffeta and silk walking dresses edged with bands of ribbon; elaborate, tassel-trimmed carriage cloaks; exquisite off-the-shoulder ball gowns enhanced with floral accents, and much more. Brief, informative captions describe the style and fabric of the apparel depicted, offering helpful suggestions for colorists who want to lend a touch of historical accuracy to their finished products. Adapted from the pages of such vintage fashion publications as "Harper's Bazar" and "Godey's Lady's Book, " these painstakingly executed drawings will thrill coloring book fans of all ages, serve as inspiration to costume designers, and make excellent references for fashion historians. " |
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alpaca Ball gown bell-shaped skirt belt black black band blue with gold cambric chenille chevron Child's dress Civil cloaks clothing collar and cuffs colors cotton crimped frills crinoline day dress 1857 dress of silk fabric fashion flounces Formal gowns fringe garden-party girl's dress gloves Godey's Lady's Book gold braid gold buttons gray with black Grenadine guipure Harper's Bazar insignia Kepi lace-trimmed Lady's walking dress Linen collar magazine moire Morning dress 1858 multiple petticoats multitiered muslin navy blue navy with gold necktie black ornaments parasol piqué plaid plume black popular accessories Promenade costumes promenade gown quilling of ribbon red sash satin shirt silk trimmed silk with checkerwork straw style tablier taffeta tassels TIERNEY Morning dress TIERNEY TOM TIERNEY TIERNEY Woman's day TOM TIERNEY Woman's trimmed with lace trimmed with velvet trousers Tunic U.S. Army uniform navy velvet ribbon waistcoat walking dress 1858 watering place Woman's day dress wool worn