{"product_id":"gilded-age-fashion-more-than-50-iconic-looks-and-the-stories-behind-them-9781964786063","title":"Gilded Age Fashion: More Than 50 Iconic Looks and the Stories Behind Them","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransport yourself to the glamour of elite American society in the 1870s-90s. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowcasing stunning gowns from the late 19th century designed by founders of couture, \u003ci\u003eGilded Age Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e draws from the finest museum collections to tell the story of an era defined by opulence, when families like the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Rockefellers dressed exquisitely for the grandest events on both sides of the Atlantic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Elizabeth Block details the social customs that guided the sartorial choices of the fabulously wealthy. Each sumptuous gown featured tells a story about its creator and the woman who wore it, and the opulent balls, opera nights, charity benefits, and society weddings she might have attended. \u003ci\u003eGilded Age Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e opens a dazzling window into America's most extravagant age. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFifty exquisite gowns: \u003c\/b\u003eThe finest couture of the era drawn from renowned museum collections, led by the legendary House of Worth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich social history: \u003c\/b\u003e Author Elizabeth Block brings the etiquette, customs, and personal narratives of Gilded Age society vividly to life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeautifully organized: \u003c\/b\u003e Three illustrated sections organized by the times of day when the clothing was worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for history and fashion lovers: \u003c\/b\u003e Essential reading for fans of the HBO series The Gilded Age, costume history and period drama enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by this glittering era \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth L. Block\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardie Grant Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.67h x 5.92w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964786063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth L. Block\u003c\/b\u003e, an art historian, is a Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Dr. Block earned her PhD in art history at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. She also holds an MA in American Studies from Columbia University, and a BA in English and Art History from The George Washington University. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eBeyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing, and Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion\u003c\/i\u003e. Her articles appear in \u003ci\u003eAmerican Art, Town \u0026amp; Country, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSlate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Elizabeth L. Block \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47809084293277,"sku":"9781964786063","price":47.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_35fbde33-11b1-4274-8e7b-c7007575584f.jpg?v=1775556076","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/gilded-age-fashion-more-than-50-iconic-looks-and-the-stories-behind-them-9781964786063","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}