The book serves as a "repository of instruction," illustrating a complete Victorian wardrobe:

A dedicated section showing attire for Victorian youth. Practical Uses for Researchers

(edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial guide that captures the evolution of high fashion during the late Victorian era. Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book features over 1,000 detailed engravings originally published in Harper's Bazar . Chronological Fashion Eras