Memorable Balls

by James Laver, Walter Goetz (Illustrator)

This book goes into detail describing some of the most lavish, interesting and memorable balls and masquerades of all time. It descibes some of the history surrounding these balls, putting them into perspective.

116 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1954

About the author

James Laver, CBE, FRSA (March 14, 1899 - June 03, 1975) was an English author, critic, art historian, and museum curator.

Laver acted as Keeper of Prints, Drawings and Paintings for the Victoria and Albert Museum between 1938 and 1959. He was also an important and pioneering fashion historian described as "the man in England who made the study of costume respectable".