Elephant's Breath and London Smoke: Historical Color Names, Definitions, and Uses in Fashion, Fabric and Art

I looked forward to getting this book but was really disappointed there are no pictures of the colours that are being described. I really wanted to see them.

This is an excellent reference book for those interested in decor and clothing of the Victorian era.

This is the resource I've been searching for forever! I could go on and on and on like this, for pages! Finding out why some colors are called what they are, is just wonderful. This book is an absolute necessity for any fashion designer, any artiste, any graphic artist, or any person who adores COLOR, the way I do!

I wanted something like this for a long time. The names of colors used, in the past, are lovely. The book is easy to read and enjoyable. If you like historical fashion, add this to your library.I purchased this book, no freebies. Amazon should not allow vendor discounts in returned for ANY reviews.