Godey's Fashions Coloring Book (Dover Fashion Coloring Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486439984 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorMing-Ju Sun has worked in fashion advertising as an illustrator, art director, and photographer. Her original illustrations for Garfinckel's department store, along with her original drawings from Dover's Fashions of the First Ladies Coloring Book, are archived at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Superbly rendered illustrations, adapted from Godey's Lady's Book, a rare nineteenth-century fashion magazine, provide authentic views of evolving Victorian modes of apparel — from lace-edged necklines and elongated bodices to fitted bonnets and extravagant bustles.Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict lavish dresses and gowns of velvet and damask; smart riding outfits trimmed with braid and gilt; an elegant cashmere shawl, children's outfits; as well as hair ornaments, footwear, and other accessories.A lovely collection that offers an authentic glimpse of what well-dressed ladies and youngsters of the Victorian era were wearing, this is a must-have for coloring book fans, costume designers, and cultural historians.
C. Noel said Absolute favorite!. I've ordered quite a few of the coloring books for pencils, and this one is the best! Detailed, beautiful pictures. I don't agree with the other reviewer saying it was too pretty to use. The pictures, after being colored, are gorgeous, and to be able to flip from page to page and see the different styles and colors on the models, is really enjoyable! You do have to be careful not to us. "Enjoyable to color" according to Melissa. I am new to adult coloring. I have really taken to mandalas and patterns but also ordered this book because I love fashion and it looked interesting. The illustrations are very detailed and beautifully drawn. I don't know much about 1800s fashions so I have Googled images of the women's fashions from the decades I have done so far to get a somewhat accurate account of color schemes. I . "Beautiful Victorian Fashions to Color" according to S. Warfield. I love 19th century Victorian fashions, and this wonderful coloring book gives me the chance to do up these beautiful dresses, gowns and children's clothes in colors that I choose. Some of the pages are shown already done, but I don't necessarily want to follow the suggestions, even though they are quite exquisite. There are thirty illustrations by Ming-Ju Sung to color with whatever m
Her original illustrations for Garfinckel's department store, along with her original drawings from Dover's Fashions of the First Ladies Coloring Book, are archived at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.. Ming-Ju Sun has worked in fashion advertising as an illustrator, art director, and photographer