Panoramic display of evolving styles ranges from ornate gowns of the mid-1800s, widened by hoop skirts, to turn-of-the-century fashions that produced balloon sleeves, diminished bustles, and close-fitting skirts. Hundreds of delightful images of elegant dresses, hats, shoes, handbags, undergarments, and much more. "A superb resource." — History in Review.