The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles using inexpensive and simple techniques. A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is an invaluable resource for conservators, historians and all those working with clothing in museums, private collections and throughout the fashion and theatre industries. Trained as a historical costume maker, author Lara Flecker is the textile display specialist at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. She has worked extensively with the museum's world-class costume collection, preparing garments for display. Her simple mounting methods are clearly explained and can be used by people with a wide range of experience, including those with few sewing skills.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0415657911
ISBN-13
9780415657914
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117115361
Product Key Features
Author
Lara Flecker
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Textiles & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Museum Studies, Care & Restoration
Dimensions
Item Length
7.4in.
Item Height
0.7in.
Item Width
9.7in.
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
Table of Content
Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Handling, dressing and conservation issues; Taking patterns and making toiles; Selecting and modifying mannequins and dress stands; Padding up the torso; Designing and making underpinnings; Trouble shooting ; Alternative methods for mounting costumes; Appendix - Basic sewing techniques; Bibliography; Suppliers list (UK and US); Glossary ; Index
Copyright Date
2007
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
College Audience
Dewey Decimal
069.53
Series
Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology Ser.
Publication Year
2012
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Design, Travel, Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Social Science
