Item #393507 Victorian panorama : a survey of life & fashion from contemporary photographs. Peter Quennell.

Victorian panorama : a survey of life & fashion from contemporary photographs

1937, 1st edition. London : Batsford. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Spine uniformly sun-toned. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #393507

Physical description: viii, 120 pages color frontispiece, plates, portraits 23 cm. Notes: Illustrated lining-papers. Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Beginnings of photography -- Victorian London -- Victorian family life -- Victorian low life -- Some Victorian characters -- Victorian stage -- Victorian fashion -- Victorian taste (The Great Exhibition). Subjects: 1800-1901; Costume Great Britain History 19th century; Manners and customs; Photography History; England Social life and customs 19th century; Pictorial works; Victorian Period.

Price: €12.95

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