We must all look smart for the holidays!

The appearance of the fascinating article, "A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Cleaning Dresses of Muslin, Silk, Velvet, and Lace," - and the PBS promos for January's "Victoria Returns" airing- reminded Henry of a book. He tottered off into the stacks, sneezing in the dust, and returned with a tome.

"Put it up and see what happens," he said. 

So we did:

Leisch, Juanita, Who Wore What? Women’s Wear, 1861-1865 (Thomas Publications, 1st ed. 1995). ISBN 0-93961-81-4. Leisch’s well-illustrated study considers the fallacy- long perpetuated by film and television- that women of the Civil War era pretty much all wore the same outfits. Using tens of thousands of period photos and illustrated cartes des visites, Leisch breaks down wardrobe choices by age, rural v. urban, jewelry choices, outerwear, hats, and a variety of other accouterments. Fascinating!  This book has become a standard reference in Hollywood and the war re-enactor communities. Quarto, 116 pp. Hardcover, no dust jacket as issued. Inscribed on the title page in 1996. Very good condition. HBB price: $95; through December, make us an offer!

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