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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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ISBN
9780500480939
Book Title
Chinese Dress in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Book Series
V&A Fashion in Detail Ser.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Item Length
11.4 in
Publication Year
2023
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Sau Fong Chan
Genre
Design, Art
Topic
Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Digital
Item Weight
37.9 Oz
Item Width
8.1 in
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500480931
ISBN-13
9780500480939
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14059109780

Product Key Features

Book Title
Chinese Dress in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Digital
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Art
Author
Sau Fong Chan
Book Series
V&A Fashion in Detail Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
37.9 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
8.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
0
Photographed by
Duncan, Sarah
Dewey Decimal
391.00951
Synopsis
A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A's outstanding collection., Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men, and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jackets and coats, festive robes, and pleated skirts, to pieces embellished with rare materials such as peacock-feather threads or created through unique craft skills, as well as handpicked contemporary designs. A general introduction provides an essential overview of the history of Chinese dress, plotting key developments in style, design, and mode of dress, and the traditional importance of clothing as social signifier, followed by eight thematic chapters that examine Chinese dress in exquisite detail from head to toe. Each garment is accompanied by a short text and detail photography; front-and-back line drawings are provided for key items. An extraordinary exploration of the splendor and complexity of Chinese garments and accessories, Chinese Dress in Detail will delight all followers of fashion, costume, and textiles., A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A's outstanding collection. Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jackets and coats, festive robes and pleated skirts, to pieces embellished with rare materials such as peacock-feather threads or created through unique craft skills, as well as handpicked contemporary designs. A general introduction provides an essential overview of the history of Chinese dress, plotting key developments in style, design and mode of dress, and the traditional importance of clothing as social signifier, followed by eight thematic chapters that examine Chinese dress in exquisite detail from head to toe. Each garment is accompanied by a short text and detail photography; front-and-back line drawings are provided for key items. An extraordinary exploration of the splendour and complexity of Chinese garments and accessories, Chinese Dress in Detail will delight all followers of fashion, costume and textiles.
LC Classification Number
GT1555
ebay_catalog_id
4

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