$5.99

Civil War Fashions Coloring Book

21 in stock

21 in stock

About this product

Enter the elegant world of mid-Victorian fashions with the help of this unique coloring book.  Artist Tom Tierney, widely recognized fo this stunning paper doll collections, turns his talents to a new medium and spotlights the stylish clothing worn by well-to-do Americans in the Civil War era.

Forty-five meticulously researched and finely rendered illustrations depict men, women and children in wardrobes that take them through their day- from attractive outfits for at-home wear to elegant evening dresses for special occasions.  Handsome military outfits worn by Union and Confederate officers are the rule for the men of the period, while most fashions for youngsters mirror adult styles.  Center-stage are the lovely garments worn by the ladies: taffeta and silk walking dresses edged with bands of ribbon; elaborate, tassel-trimmed carriage cloaks; exquisite off-the-shoulder ball gowns enhanced with floral accents, and much more. Brief, informative captions describe the style and fabric of the apparel depicted, offering helpful suggestions for colorists who want to lend a touch of historical accuracy to their finished products.

Civil War Fashions Coloring Book

About this product:

Enter the elegant world of mid-Victorian fashions with the help of this unique coloring book.  Artist Tom Tierney, widely recognized fo this stunning paper doll collections, turns his talents to a new medium and spotlights the stylish clothing worn by well-to-do Americans in the Civil War era.

Forty-five meticulously researched and finely rendered illustrations depict men, women and children in wardrobes that take them through their day- from attractive outfits for at-home wear to elegant evening dresses for special occasions.  Handsome military outfits worn by Union and Confederate officers are the rule for the men of the period, while most fashions for youngsters mirror adult styles.  Center-stage are the lovely garments worn by the ladies: taffeta and silk walking dresses edged with bands of ribbon; elaborate, tassel-trimmed carriage cloaks; exquisite off-the-shoulder ball gowns enhanced with floral accents, and much more. Brief, informative captions describe the style and fabric of the apparel depicted, offering helpful suggestions for colorists who want to lend a touch of historical accuracy to their finished products.

$5.99

21 in stock