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Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917

Svetlana Amelekhina

Hardcover | Pages: 112 pages

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Original Title:	Magnificence of the Tsars: Men's Dress at the Imperial Russian Court 1727-1903
ISBN:	1851775501 (ISBN13: 9781851775507)
Edition Language:	English

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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.

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Title	:	Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917
Author	:	Svetlana Amelekhina
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 112 pages
Published	:	November 1st 2008 by Victoria & Albert Museum (first published October 1st 2008)
Categories	:	History. Cultural. Russia. Nonfiction. Couture. Fashion. Literature. 18th Century

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It's a privilege to see these clothes, particularly since many were presumedly destroyed, altered or reused after the fall of the Tsarist state. The skill involved in the making of these clothes is simply awe-inspiring, and from a historical point of view, it's particularly poignant to see pieces actually worn by Nicolas II and Tsarina Alexandra.

Excellent photos though outlines/diagrams for the whole outfit would have been helpful.

It's a privilege to see these clothes, particularly since many were presumedly destroyed, altered or reused after the fall of the Tsarist state. The skill involved in the making of these clothes is simply awe-inspiring, and from a historical point of view, it's particularly poignant to see pieces actually worn by Nicolas II and Tsarina Alexandra.