--- product_id: 1562951 title: "Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898: 1000 Illustrations (Dover Fashion and Costumes)" price: "$58.68" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1562951-victorian-fashions-and-costumes-from-harpers-bazar-1867-1898-1000 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898: 1000 Illustrations (Dover Fashion and Costumes) **Price:** $58.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898: 1000 Illustrations (Dover Fashion and Costumes) - **How much does it cost?** $58.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1562951-victorian-fashions-and-costumes-from-harpers-bazar-1867-1898-1000) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description After the Civil War the upper middle class in America expanded and became increasingly style-conscious. Visiting European royalty as well as American women returning from the International Exhibition in Paris in 1867 stimulated fashion awareness — and it was in this climate that the magazine Harper's Bazar flowered. Dedicated to being "A repository of Fashion, Pleasure, and Instruction," it brought to American women inside glimpses of the very latest European and American fashions, all in carefully detailed engravings. It was much the finest source for high fashion for this period. This book consists of the finest illustrations from Harper's Bazar between the years 1867 and 1898, the period of its peak importance. These illustrations not only show you what apparel appealed to our Victorian ancestors, but give you an idea of the evolutionary nature of fashion as well. You will see bustles come and go, natural forms become the vogue only to be superseded by the constricting hourglass figure. Each look is illustrated with a number of different garments. There are gowns for the morning hours, dinner dresses, sporting costumes, traveling clothes and apparel for special occasions: weddings, communions, funerals, etc. Since no costume was complete without accessories, a full line of hats, fans, parasols, muffs, gloves, handkerchiefs, jewelry, shoes and hair styles is shown as well. A selection of children's attire is also included. An introduction by Stella Blum covers the history of Harper's Bazar and examines the various phases fashion went through between 1867 and 1898. Review: a must for Victorian age writers - What would romance writers do without Dover and their marvelous historical books? These books and even era paper dolls are inexpensive, and yet, thorough works that really can put you into the period. This book is stunning. Victorian Fashion from Harper's Bazaar 1867-1898 is definitive book on Victorian fashions, however, while is stunning work, you should buy Full-Color Victorian Fashions from Dover Publishing as well. Together they are everything you need. This book goes in rich detail, just not the dresses but down to hair and accessories. It's broken down into four sections: 1) Bustles and Puff (1867-1874) 2) Natural Forma and Cuirass Body (1875-1882) 3) Return of the Bustle (1883-1890) and 4) Hourglass Figure (1891-1898). The drawings are detailed and cover every aspect of fashion of this era. An absolute must for romance writers of this period. High recommended. Review: A lavishly detailed delight - This is a book I dip into for pleasure almost as often as for serious research. Rich in detailed descriptions, beautifully illustrated, covering everything from slippers to head-dresses, gorgeous gowns and beautiful lingerie, and such essential accessories as jewelery and fans. There are elements of social history, too, in the attention given to such items as the correct mourning clothes, including those suitable "for elderly ladies". A delight of a book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #315,992 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Antique & Collectible Textiles & Costumes #101 in Style & Clothing #223 in Textile & Costume (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 224 Reviews | ## Images ![Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898: 1000 Illustrations (Dover Fashion and Costumes) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EDxIgFOEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a must for Victorian age writers *by D***Y on June 4, 2005* What would romance writers do without Dover and their marvelous historical books? These books and even era paper dolls are inexpensive, and yet, thorough works that really can put you into the period. This book is stunning. Victorian Fashion from Harper's Bazaar 1867-1898 is definitive book on Victorian fashions, however, while is stunning work, you should buy Full-Color Victorian Fashions from Dover Publishing as well. Together they are everything you need. This book goes in rich detail, just not the dresses but down to hair and accessories. It's broken down into four sections: 1) Bustles and Puff (1867-1874) 2) Natural Forma and Cuirass Body (1875-1882) 3) Return of the Bustle (1883-1890) and 4) Hourglass Figure (1891-1898). The drawings are detailed and cover every aspect of fashion of this era. An absolute must for romance writers of this period. High recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lavishly detailed delight *by S***N on March 13, 2010* This is a book I dip into for pleasure almost as often as for serious research. Rich in detailed descriptions, beautifully illustrated, covering everything from slippers to head-dresses, gorgeous gowns and beautiful lingerie, and such essential accessories as jewelery and fans. There are elements of social history, too, in the attention given to such items as the correct mourning clothes, including those suitable "for elderly ladies". A delight of a book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Black and white pictures but still the best *by C***Y on February 22, 2014* This is a book that I purchased to add to my collection of reference materials that I use for Victorian sewing and costume design for a few reasons. First it has a great time span - it includes a wide variety of dress designs and types from the period as indicated on the cover 1867-1898. Also, many of the dress descriptions are original so even though everything is in black and white, you can still get a good sense of the the dress itself for research purposes. On the research note, because of its detail, I love having this book around for inspiration/reference while doing costume design because then I have reproductions of authentic print materials to check against. A must have for costume design book for those interested in the Victorian period. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1562951-victorian-fashions-and-costumes-from-harpers-bazar-1867-1898-1000](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1562951-victorian-fashions-and-costumes-from-harpers-bazar-1867-1898-1000) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*