Descrizione

This is a very good softcover copy with just light wear. Very clean inside and out, except for a brief inscription of two names and a date: an Italian art historian gave the catalog to a childrens wear designer in America. Text in Italian. Illustrated in color and black & white. The catalog was prepared to accompagny the exhibition at Rocco di Angera in Milan in 1984. The exhibition examined the clothing of both children and their nannies during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many photographs of the often white lacy clothing that both children and nannies wore. Also accessories like handkerchiefs, lace ribbons, parasols, etc. Text by Alessandra Mottola Molfino. 105 works in the exhibition checklist. Most illustrated in color or black & white. Bibliographical note. 9" high X 7" wide, 83 pages. This book will be securely wrapped and packed and shipped with tracking.