How Long to Read A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting

How Long Does it Take to Read A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting by Lara Flecker

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles using inexpensive and simple techniques. A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is an invaluable resource for conservators, historians and all those working with clothing in museums, private collections and throughout the fashion and theatre industries. Trained as a historical costume maker, author Lara Flecker is the textile display specialist at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. She has worked extensively with the museum’s world-class costume collection, preparing garments for display. Her simple mounting methods are clearly explained and can be used by people with a wide range of experience, including those with few sewing skills.

How long is A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting?

A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting by Lara Flecker is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting aloud.

What Reading Level is A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting?

A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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