Name: Elizabeth L. Block launches "Gilded Age Fashion," with Carl Raymond
Start: 2026-04-02T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-02T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Elizabeth L. Block launches "Gilded Age Fashion," with Carl Raymond

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Immerse yourself in fifty iconic looks from the Gilded Age of fashion and the stories behind them

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<h3>Join us for the launch of Elizabeth L. Block's Gilded Age Fashion, a lavishly illustrated book indulging readers in the rich world of fashion worn by the most influential trendsetters of the time.</h3>Elizabeth will be joined by The Gilded Gentleman podcast host Carl Raymond for a reading, conversation and Q&amp;A, followed by a reception and signing.<a href="https://shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/drqflvt-mhD-p71jHqMeiQ" title="https://shop.loftypigeonbooks.com/item/drqflvt-mhD-p71jHqMeiQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Preorder your copy of Gilded Age Fashion!</a>Can't make it to the event? Preorder at the link above to receive a signed copy for store pickup or shipping. Indicate any personalization requests in the "Instructions and comments" field during checkout. <h3>About the book</h3>Transport yourself to the exuberance and glamour of elite American society in the 1870s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, when influential families like the Vanderbilts, Astors and Rockefellers hosted, attended, and dressed exquisitely for the grandest events in the United States and Europe. Showcasing fifty gowns created by late 19th century founders of couture, most exquisitely by the House of Worth in Paris, Gilded Age Fashion features the finest dresses of the era. The book highlights a selection from renowned museum collections. Author Elizabeth Block details the social etiquette and customs that guided the sartorial choices of the fabulously wealthy. Each sumptuous gown featured tells a story about its creator and the woman who wore it, and the opulent balls, opera nights, charity benefits, and society weddings she might have attended. Three illustrated sections are organized by the times of day when the finest quality clothing was worn, from an afternoon dress by Emile Pingat to a custom-made silk ball gown by Charles Frederick Worth. History enthusiasts, fashion lovers, and fans of Julian Fellowes’ HBO series The Gilded Age will delight in the vivid details and stories that bring these garments to life, revealing the personal narratives and politics that shaped the clothing of America’s Gilded Age. <h3>About the author</h3>Elizabeth L. Block, an art and culture historian, is a Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Dr. Block earned her PhD in art history at The Graduate Center, City University of New York. She also holds an MA in American Studies from Columbia University, and a BA in English and Art History from The George Washington University. She is also the author of Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing, and Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion. Her articles appear in American Art, Town &amp; Country, and Slate. <h3>About Carl Raymond</h3>Carl Raymond is the creator and host of The Gilded Gentleman history podcast. He is a regular speaker and presenter at organizations including Historic Royal Palaces, The Royal Oak Foundation, the Metropolitan Opera, and The Mount/Edith Wharton's Home. In addition, Carl has been a licensed New York City tour guide since 2014.

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