Costume: 1066 to the Present
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More than a thousand illustrations, based on surviving garments and contemporary paintings and photographs, demonstrate the astonishing changes in men's and women's clothing over the centuries—from the simple tunics and gowns of the eleventh century to the petticoat breeches and ostrich-plumed hats of Charles II's reign to the T-shirts and shorts of today.
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Clear and detailed drawings, plus notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible.
Completely up to date, and with a new chart showing the main changes in fashion through the centuries, this is an essential reference for students of theatrical design and fashion, drama groups and anyone interested in the history of costume.
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English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations Shares costuming, costume, fashion -
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Patterns of Fashion 3: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women, C.1560-1620 Shares costume, costuming, fashion
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Patterns of Fashion 1 Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. 1660-1860 Shares costume, costuming, fashion
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Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey
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What People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century
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Survey of Historic Costume
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What People Wore When: A Complete Illustrated History of Costume from Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century for Every Level of Society
