Art in Home and Clothing 1928 Trilling Williams Deco Flapper Dress History Book

Original 1928 edition of Art in Home and Clothing by Mabel B. Trilling and Florence Williams. This antique hardcover is part of the Lippincott Home Economics series and features an in-depth look at 1920s American clothing and interior design through a functional yet artistic lens. Filled with over 200 illustrations, the book includes flapper-era silhouettes, cloche hats, dropped waistlines, and Art Deco motifs in both apparel and home styling. A foundational reference for dress historians, costume designers, sewing educators, and collectors of vintage educational texts. Style tags: Dress History, Historical Costuming, Art Deco, 1920s Fashion, Costume Reference, Flapper Style Features: Title: Art in Home and Clothing Authors: Mabel B. Trilling & Florence Williams Publisher: J.B. Lippincott Company Copyright: 1928 (1st edition) Navy cloth hardcover with gold gilt lettering Approx. 7.75 x 5.5 inches 447 pages with 200+ illustrations Drawings by Ruth Alex (costume) and Lester Beall (interiors) Includes instructional sections on silhouette planning, dress design, home layout, fabric types, and visual balance Excellent cross-reference for 1920s fashion design and early 20th-century homemaking Signed "Harriet Smith" on front endpaper Condition: Good antique condition. Cover shows light wear to corners and spine edges; all pages intact and binding solid. No rips or stains inside. A beautifully preserved historical education volume.