A charming little collection of vintage illustrated booklets from The Gallery of English Costume, documenting the wonderful history of English dress and the changing fashions of centuries past.

Each booklet is beautifully presented in a decorative paper cover, adorned with delicate illustrations of ladies in historical costume, framed within little oval cartouches. The contrasting shades of crimson, powder blue and warm apricot make them a particularly lovely collection.

Within their pages are fascinating black-and-white photographs of historic garments, offering glimpses into the extraordinary detail and craftsmanship of dressmaking through the ages. From elaborate gowns and intricate bodices to the changing silhouettes of the early twentieth century, these little books are a delightful celebration of the art of dressing.

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about them, reminiscent of the treasured reference books one might once have found in a dressmaker's workroom, alongside lengths of beautiful fabric, old sewing patterns and boxes of silk ribbons.

A sweet little gift for a lover of vintage fashion, antique textiles or traditional dressmaking, and equally charming displayed upon a bookshelf or dressing table.

Collection: The Gallery of English Costume, Picture Book series.

Contents: Three vintage illustrated booklets, including Women's Costume 1900–1930.

Condition: Good vintage condition, with age-related wear and minor marks to the illustrated paper covers, as photographed.