Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, - $37 - (Fairfield, OH)
Call Toll-Free: 855-892-1084 Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917 by Svetlana Amelekhina, Alexey K. Levykin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description With specially commissioned photographs of never-before-seen clothing, "Magnificence of the Tsars" celebrates the majesty of masculine uniform in Russia at its finest. The luxurious, opulent lifestyles enjoyed by the Russian tsars, their families, and courts were among the world's most extravagant for nearly two centuries, continue to be a source of endless fascination today. In this exquisitely illustrated collection, the grandeur of Imperial Russia is displayed in full. Starting in the 1730s with exquisitely embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silks from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II these resplendent garments document a unique dialogue between military uniform, court dress, European fashion, and traditional Russian dress. Publisher Description The grandeur of Imperial Russia is captured in this spectacular book featuring the dress and uniforms of Emperors and officials of the Russian court. Starting in the 1730s with lavishly embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silk banyans from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II and spanning a period of almost two centuries, these garments document a unique dialogue between military uniform, court dress, European fashion and traditional Russian costume. "Magnificence of the Tsars" celebrates the majesty of masculine uniform in Russia at its finest. Author Biography Svetlana A. Amelekhina is Curator of the dress collection in the textile department of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. Alexey K. Levykin is a Science Director of the Moscow Kremlin Museums and the author of numerous publications on the history of Russian arms and Russian military ceremonies. Dr Rosalind P. Blakesley is a Fellow of Pembroke College and Senior Lecturer in the History of Art at the University of Camb…
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