Fashion: Treasures of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Allison Taylor | 2020

Overview

This miniature volume presents a visual history of fashion, drawing from the extensive Textile and Fashion Arts Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It showcases approximately 275 garments, accessories, and related artworks spanning European and American styles from the 17th century to the present day. Dress historian Allison Taylor provides concise introductions to each era, outlining fashionable styles, silhouettes, and the historical and cultural influences that shaped them.

Who it's for

• Fashion enthusiasts and collectors.
• Students and historians of fashion and art.
• Individuals interested in European and American cultural history.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 336 pages.
• English language.
• ISBN: 9780789213808.
• Published by Abbeville Press in 2020.