Victorian Fancy Dress by Brenda Mattox & Julie Matthews

You are invited to a Fancy Dress Ball... in 1894! This is a time when “fancy dress” meant “costume” so party-goers would go through great lengths—and expense—to impress! Referencing period fashion magazines such as The Delineator and Godey's Lady's Book, Brenda Sneathen Mattox illustrated dresses representing Music, Art, a Scottish Lassie, the Queen of Hearts, a Blue Bird, a Carnation, Paris Exposition and even a Basket of Flowers! There are 12 glorious costumes in all! Color added by Julie Allen Matthews. A delightful example of Victorian fashion.