{"product_id":"9781964786063","title":"Gilded Age Fashion","description":"Author: Elizabeth Block\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781964786063\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant North America\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\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\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautifully organized:\u003c\/b\u003e Three illustrated sections organized by the times of day when the clothing was worn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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\n\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795807228062,"sku":"TLD-9781964786063","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781964786063.jpg?v=1778027926","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781964786063","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}