1st Edition

A History of Maternity Wear Design, Patterns, and Construction

210 Pages 380 Color Illustrations
by Focal Press

210 Pages 380 Color Illustrations
by Focal Press

210 Pages 380 Color Illustrations
by Focal Press

A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction explores pregnancy clothing worn throughout the decades, providing historical information, images, and patterns. Filled with photos showing extant attire, with intricate details and sample patterns that can be recreated to scale, this book examines how maternity clothes were constructed, provides historical context, and aids... Read more

1. Pre-1700s  2. 1700s  3. 1800s -1840’s  4. 1850s-1890’s  5. 1900’s  6. 1910’s  7. 1920’s  8. 1930’s  9. 1940’s  10. 1950’s  11. 1960’s  12. 1970’s  13. 1980’s  14. 1990’s  15. 2000s to now  16. Underpinnings

Biography

Lydia Semler is the Professional Practice Assistant Professor of Costume Design at Utah State University. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Theatre Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Jana Hill is a fashion historian specializing in women’s studies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Home and Family Living from Brigham Young University.

Ilea Magdelina Bonner is a professional historical costumer. She holds an Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in History, Theater Costuming, and Family and Consumer Science from Utah State University.