House of Worth: Fashion Sketches, 1916-1918 - Litchfield Historical Society
In-depth research on the House of Worth, with many fabulous photographs of the drawings from the designers, with hand-written notations and fabric swatches. -- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library…
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In-depth research on the House of Worth, with many fabulous photographs of the drawings from the designers, with hand-written notations and fabric swatches. -- Jefferson-Madison Regional Library SystemBeautiful. A must for any clothing lover or historian. -- The Walters Art MuseumThis stylish compilation features 125 watercolor and ink renderings of designs from the house of Worth, the first couturier establishment and founder of the modern fashion industry. Sent to one of their clients, a seasonal resident in Litchfield, Connecticut, the sketches include fabric swatches, design names, detailed price information, and personalized notes.The catalog includes two substantial essays that address the cultural and social significance of both the house of Worth sketches and the town of Litchfield. The first item introduces the town during the early twentieth century and the
The House of Worth, 1858-1954