The Visual History of Costume

The core of the book consists of over 200 contemporary illustrations of dress, arranged in order of date for easy reference. They include paintings, drawings, photographs, advertisements, stone effigies and brass rubbings. A detailed introduction sets out the background to the evolution of clothing over the centuries, the broad changes themselves, and some guidance on how to look to contemporary sources for information on costume history.

Arts & Photography

Valerie Cumming

Aileen Ribeiro

Decorative Arts & Design

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

With the aid of 220 illustrations arranged in chronological groups, from 1600 to the present, this book draws together the story of costume accessories to provide a detailed view of the history of dress. Extensive captions describe each accessory, revealing parallels in construction, cut, textiles and motifs between items as diverse as parasols and stockings. The accessories covered include shoes, hats, bags, gloves, purses, parasols, socks, stockings, jewellery, fans, shawls and scarves.

The Visual History of Costume Accessories

Batsford Ltd.

<p>With the aid of 220 illustrations arranged in chronological groups, from 1600 to the present, this book draws together the story of costume accessories to provide a detailed view of the history of dress. Extensive captions describe each accessory, revealing parallels in construction, cut, textiles and motifs between items as diverse as parasols and stockings. The accessories covered include shoes, hats, bags, gloves, purses, parasols, socks, stockings, jewellery, fans, shawls and scarves.</p>

Visual History of Costume Accessories: From Hats to Shoes : 400 Years of Costume Accessories

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Quite Specific Media Group Ltd

Museum of London

Catherine Ross

Nick Merriman

History & Criticism

Scala Publishers, Ltd.

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