Historic Costume in Pictures


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Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings — from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captions.




Costume Historique


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Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, this grand work, originally published between 1876 and 1888, remains completely unique in its scope and detail.




Costume History and Style


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Well organized survey of the history of dress in the Western world. Examines the development of styles in relation to the cultural contexts of the time.




Japanese Costume


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Historic Costume


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History of Costume


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Contains the history and illustrations of costumes and accessories from the Ancient Egyptians to the twentieth century.




A History of Costume


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Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations.







Historic Costume for the Stage


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Costume styles include Egyptian, Roman, Greek, early Christian and Biblical, Gothic, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Restoration, Georgian, Romantic, and Fin de Siec̀le.




A Pictorial History of Costume From Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century


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Classic pictorial history of fashion from around the world depicts costumes over the centuries, from ancient Egyptians wearing pleated loincloths to well-dressed Parisian ladies of the late 1800s. 57 color plates. 69 black-and-white plates.