{"product_id":"motoring-costume-by-andrew-lane-shire-album-197-paperback","title":"Motoring Costume by Andrew Lane (Shire Album 197 Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotoring Costume by Andrew Lane (Shire Album 197) offers a fascinating, illustrated look into the specialized social history and fashion of early motoring gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthored by Andrew Lane, Education and Research Officer at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, this guide traces the evolution of apparel designed to protect pioneer and Edwardian motorists from open-air elements and choking road dust. From elaborate coats, veils, and goggles for wealthy passengers to formal chauffeur uniforms and early leather face masks for racing drivers, this volume explores an intriguing intersection of automotive history and early 20th-century fashion. Richly illustrated with rare period prints and archive photographs, it is an essential reference for social historians, vintage clothing collectors, and classic car enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated historical guide to early motoring fashion and protective clothing (Shire Album 197).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers pioneer driving apparel, Edwardian fashion, chauffeur liveries, and early racing attire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthored by Beaulieu National Motor Museum historian Andrew Lane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with archive photographs, drawings, and period advertisements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique reference for fashion historians, vintage vehicle owners, and social history collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shire Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334292205788,"sku":"9780852638729","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/motoring-costume-by-andrew-lane-shire-album-197-paperback-book-0.jpg?v=1787706411","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/motoring-costume-by-andrew-lane-shire-album-197-paperback","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}