English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries
English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries
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Book Description
Outstanding reference spans 300 years of fashion history—from the gay and extravagant costumes of the Stuart period to such innovations as cycling knickerbockers for women in the late 19th century. Over 400 detailed, accurate illustrations (including 28 plates in full color) also provide important details of hair styles, beards, hats, and cravats. For costumes historians, designers, and anyone interested in the evolution of English wearing apparel.
English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries,Iris Brooke,James Laver,Dover Publications,0486412393,Art & Art Instruction,Clothing and dress,Crafts & Hobbies,European,Fashion,Great Britain,History,Hobbies/Crafts,Textiles & Costume
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