Mary Brooks Picken Libros

Focusing on the art of drafting and dressmaking, this classic work by Mary Brooks Picken showcases her expertise as a fashion authority. As the founder of the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences and a professor at Columbia University, Picken shares her extensive knowledge on dress, fabric, and design. Her contributions to fashion education and her role in establishing the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute highlight her significant impact on the field.