I know it's post Christmas and all, but these beauties caught my eye whilst strolling the University Bookstore.
First up is The Brinkley Sisters, a collection of magazine illustrations done by the Brinkley sisters from 1913 through 1940.
Next is The World of Downton Abbey, which is not, as the name implies, about an Abbey, btu rather about a family on the brink of World War 1 in England. Deliciously costumed, this book explores the characters (what they wear!), and the world of this well to do family. Charmingly reminicent of Upstairs, Downstairs, this series also tags along in the lives of some of the servants.
First up is The Brinkley Sisters, a collection of magazine illustrations done by the Brinkley sisters from 1913 through 1940.
These charming illustrations chronicle the image of a fashionable woman, going from blonde, to brunette, to raven haired over the decades. Nursing soldiers back to health during World War 1, she then sips champagne and cuts a rug in the 20's. Great for costume inspiration.
Next is The World of Downton Abbey, which is not, as the name implies, about an Abbey, btu rather about a family on the brink of World War 1 in England. Deliciously costumed, this book explores the characters (what they wear!), and the world of this well to do family. Charmingly reminicent of Upstairs, Downstairs, this series also tags along in the lives of some of the servants.
Great book, lovely series.
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