A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion : Historic and Modern
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion : Historic and Modern
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Book Description
Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled alphabetically in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Enhanced with over 750 clearly detailed illustrations, this comprehensive guide will be welcomed by fashion writers, designers, and anyone interested in the history of fashion trends.
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion : Historic and Modern,Mary Brooks Picken,Dover Publications,0486402940,Antiques/Collectibles,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Clothing and dress,Commercial - Fashion Design,Design - Textile & Costume,Dictionaries,Fashion,Textile fabrics,Textiles & Costume,Art / Clip Art
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