Russian Splendor: Sumptuous Fashions of the Russian Court
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This lavish catalogue of noble Russian costume from the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia, is the only book of its type and is sure to appeal to lovers of Russian history and culture, anyone interested in fashion design and historic costume, and collectors everywhere. A beautiful exhibition catalogue showcasing the sumptuous court dress of the Russian Empire from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 244 × 305 mm |
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| ISBN | 9780847849468 |
| Dimensions | 244 x 305 mm |
| Book Type | Hardback |
| Author | Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky |
| Author Bio | Georgy Vilinbakhov, Evelina Tarasova, Tamara Korshunova, Tamara Tarasova, and Julia Plotnikova are top researchers and curators of the Historic Costume Department of the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia. Dr. Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky has been the director of the State Hermitage Museum since 1992 and has dedicated his career to making the treasures of the museum accessible to individuals and institutions around the world. With a degree in Oriental and Arabic studies, he is a professor of St Petersburg State University, where he chairs the 'Museology' and 'Ancient Orient' departments. He is the author of numerous publications. His father, Boris Borisovich Piotrovsky, an eminent archaeologist, was director of the museum from 1964 to 1990. |
| Number of Pages | 448 |
