The Hand-Book of Millinery - Comprised in a Series of Lessons for the Formation of Bonnets, Capotes, Turbans, Caps, Bows, Etc - To Which is Appended a Treatise on Taste, and the Blending of Colours - Also an Essay on Corset Making

Mary J. Howell, Marion Harland

• Publisher: Barman Press
• Year: 2021
• eBook ISBN:
  9781528762229
• Print ISBN:
  9781444653656
  9781444652659
• Subtopic: Fashion Design

Originally published in 1847, this classic book offers a wealth of information on the subject of millinery. There are thirteen chapters on a wide variety of hats and design techniques, plus an added essay on the making of corsets. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with a interest in millinery. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Millinery
• Contents
• Introduction
• 1. On Drawn Bonnets—with flat and raised grooves—and Capotes in general
• 2. On the most eligible method to be adopted for the lining of Straw and other Bonnets
• 3. On the making and cutting out of Tight Bonnets with due attention to economy
• 4. Observations on the Adoption of Colours best calculated to suit the complexion
• 5. On Transparent Bonnets
• 6. On Widows’ Caps
• 7. On the art of Making Caps by the service of the Diagram Heads
• 8. On the art of forming Turbans
• 9. On the Hebrew, or Pontiff’s Turban
• 10. On Head Dresses—à la Créole—the Highland Bonnet, Demi-Toques, &c.
• 11. On Dress Hats, and Lace Coiffures
• 12. On the art of Tying Bows, accompanied by distinct Rules:—Rule 1, Le Nœud; 2, Le Nœud à la Ruse; 3, Le Nœud à la Diane; 4, La Guirlande à la Colin; 5, Le Nœud à la Grecque, or Grecian Bow; 6, Le Nœud Précis
• 13. On the Selection of Material, with Remarks on Taste, &c.
• Essay on Corset Making
• Conclusion