 |  Everyday Fashions, 1909-1920, As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
Entertaining display of elegant dresses and everyday wear for women, charming hats trimmed with ribbon and feathers, attractive sailor suits for little boys, and more. Captions. read more
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|  Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by Stella Blum
Over 130 fully illustrated pages from Sears catalogs record what men, women, children wore throughout 1930s. 133 pages of black-and-white illustrations. Publisher's Note. read more
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|  Everyday Fashions of the Forties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
What American men, women, and children wore in the 1940s, shown in 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected from rare copies of Sears catalogs. Reproduced in large format on high-quality glossy stock.
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|  Fashion in Underwear: from Babylon to Bikini Briefs
by Elizabeth Ewing
This revealing, profusely illustrated survey ranges from the ancient world through modern times, tracing the development of hoops, petticoats, corsets, brassieres, and other garments, and examining the ways in which these items reflect social influences. read more
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|  Historic English Costumes and How to Make Them
by Talbot Hughes
Kristina Seleshanko
This well-researched guide traces the evolution of English fashion for men and women through hundreds of illustrations. More than a history of style, it's a dressmaker's delight, filled with scaled-down patterns for 67 authentic costumes. read more
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|  The Mode in Costume: A Historical Survey with 202 Plates
by R. Turner Wilcox
From ancient Roman togas to modern Dior gowns, this lavishly illustrated treasury reflects men's, women's, and children's fashions from 3000 B.C. to 1958. An essential handbook for illustrators and compulsive reading for fashionistas. read more
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|  The Mode in Hats and Headdress: A Historical Survey with 198 Plates
by R. Turner Wilcox
This stunningly comprehensive survey of hats and headgear from ancient Egypt to mid-20th century illustrates an astonishing range of styles — plumed turbans to modern homburgs, plus images of hairstyles, jewelry, and cosmetics. read more
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|  The Mode in Footwear: A Historical Survey with 53 Plates
by R. Turner Wilcox
Take a stroll through history with this illustrated compendium covering centuries of footwear. Black-and-white images detail everything from Tutankhamen's burial sandals, to Chinese silk wedges used for binding feet, to American saddle oxfords. read more
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|  Renaissance and Medieval Costume
by Camille Bonnard
This illustrated study displays a detailed gallery of costumes worn in the 11th through the 15th centuries. The 120 full-color plates exhibit apparel worn by nobility, knights, soldiers, the bourgeois, ecclesiastics, and citizens of all classes. read more
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|  The Corset and the Crinoline: An Illustrated History
by W. B. Lord
Profusely illustrated fashion history examines how the use of wood, whalebone, steel, hoops, and tight laces had a gripping influence on shaping the figures of women from ancient Greece to 19th-century Vienna. read more
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|  60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns
by Kristina Seleshanko
Assembled from issues of a popular 19th-century periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children, plus suggestions for employing modern tools and techniques. read more
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|  Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume: 1200 Full-Color Figures
by Albert Kretschmer
Karl Rohrbach
From ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to 19th-century France, England, and Germany, this treasury chronicles the full sweep of historical dress through the centuries. Beautifully detailed, full-color engravings. read more
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|  Medieval and Renaissance Fashion: 90 Full-Color Plates
by Raphaël Jacquemin
Drawn from the Louvre and other prestigious collections, these illustrations by a noteworthy 19th century fashion historian form a gallery of iconic portraits, featuring soldiers, nobles, and commons in their finest apparel. read more
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|  The "Keystone" Jacket and Dress Cutter: An 1895 Guide to Women's Tailoring
by Chas Hecklinger
Kristina Seleshanko
Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. Filled with more than 80 patterns, it's an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians. 92 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  Historic Costumes and How to Make Them
by Mary Fernald
Eileen Shenton
Practical, informative guidebook shows how to create everything from short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s. 81 illustrations.
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|  Women's Hats, Headdresses and Hairstyles: With 453 Illustrations, Medieval to Modern
by Georgine de Courtais
453 illustrations provide authentic record of over 1,300 years of changing hairstyles and headwear in England: everything from wimples and crespines worn in Anglo-Saxon times to early-Victorian bonnets and pillboxes. read more
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|  Japanese Kimono Designs
by Shôjirô Nomura
Tsutomu Ema
This unique design treasury, consisting of lavish full-color pictures of a vibrant array of kimonos, is reproduced directly from two rare and costly original portfolios. read more
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|  Women's Costume of the Ancient World: 700 Full-Color Illustrations
by Paul Louis de Giafferri
What fashion-conscious ladies were wearing 2,000 years ago — from transparent gowns and pointy-toed sandals favored by the ancient Egyptians to the graceful robes and tunics preferred by the Greeks and Romans. read more
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|  A Pictorial History of Costume From Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century: With Over 1900 Illustrated Costumes, Including 1000 in Full Color
by Wolfgang Bruhn
Max Tilke
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.
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|  Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
by Katherine Lester
Bess Viola Oerke
Illustrations of hats, veils, wigs, cravats, shawls, shoes, gloves, and other accessories enhance an engaging commentary that reveals the humor and charm of the many-sided story of accessorized apparel. 644 figures and 59 plates.
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|  Medieval Costume and How to Recreate It
by Dorothy Hartley
This unique reference classifies the clothes and accessories of the 12th through 15th centuries along social lines. Garments of every type from the wardrobes of peasants and nobility appear in over 200 period illustrations and patterns. read more
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|  Gallery of Late-Seventeenth-Century Costume: 100 Engravings
by Caspar Luyken
Magnificent reproductions of 100 rare engravings from a much-imitated reference work depict with precision and elegance a wide range of social classes — from royalty and merchants to military officers and laborers.
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|  English Children's Costume 1775-1920
by Iris Brooke
Ruffled dresses, full skirts, pantaloons, and loose gowns of the "Empire" cut for girls; and for boys — long trousers buttoned to a shirt, sailor suits, and velvet knee-breeches. 32 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  Costume in Greek Classic Drama
by Iris Brooke
This work describes how performers were dressed in plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and explains how the actors performance influenced the cut of their costumes. 53 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  Full-Color Sourcebook of French Fashion: 15th to 19th Centuries
by Pauquet Frères
Illustrations depicting 500 years of French fashion, reproduced from a rare 19th-century publication, progress chronologically from flamboyant headgear and voluminous robes of 15th-century royalty to high-waisted Empire styles of the Napoleonic era. read more
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|  Hats: A History of Fashion in Headwear
by Hilda Amphlett
An illustrated view of 2,000 years of head coverings, this engaging and literate survey features over 800 drawings depicting the headgear of both genders, all classes, and many nationalities. read more
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|  Illustrated Handbook of Western European Costume: Thirteenth to Mid-Nineteenth Century
by Iris Brooke
This valuable survey uses theatrical costumes as contemporary clues to the clothing that was in vogue throughout much of western Europe from 1260 to 1840. 176 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  Children's Fashions 1900-1950 As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
Chronicles what youngsters, ages 4 to 16, wore during the first half of the 20th century — from knickerbocker suits for boys to elegant chiffon party dresses for girls. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  An Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Costume
by James R. Planche
Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. Alphabetically arranged, the profusely illustrated volume features over 1,300 detailed line drawings.
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|  Everyday Fashions of the Fifties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
One-piece strapless bathing suits and dresses with plunging necklines for women; business suits with wide lapels for men; bluejeans and plaid shirts for girls; and much more. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  A Short History of Costume & Armour: Two Volumes Bound as One
by Francis M. Kelly
Randolph Schwabe
Meticulously researched, well-illustrated history of fashion covers 800 years of style: civilian and military clothing of English upper classes for both sexes, 11th–19th centuries, plus accessories. 342 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  Old World Lace: A Concise Illustrated Guide
by Clara M. Blum
Comprehensive guide to various types of European lace. 77 illustrations depict, among others, Genoese bobbin-made lace from the 17th century, an 18th-century Point de France chalice veil, and Irish Crochet lace from the 19th century. read more
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|  Victorian Fashion in America: 264 Vintage Photographs
by Kristina Harris
Vintage photographs depict girls playing dress-up in their mothers' clothes, a boy dressed in Little Lord Fauntleroy style, and scores of other representative portraits. Captions.
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|  British Costume from Earliest Times to 1820
by Mrs. Charles H. Ashdown
Hard-to-find classic provides detailed, authentic coverage of British clothing (civil, royal, and ecclesiastic) from early Saxon era (ca. A.D. 460) to reign of King George III (1820).
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|  European Civil and Military Clothing
by Sir Frederic Stibbert
Peerless archive of historical fashions features nearly 1,000 individual figures and accessories: priestesses and warriors of ancient Britain; elaborately coiffed ladies from the court of Versailles; knights in full regalia from many eras and countries.
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|  Masterpieces of Women's Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries
by Aline Bernstein
Finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes, shown in color and black-and-white — from exquisitely embroidered, full-skirted dresses circa 1700 to a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880). read more
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|  Medieval Costume, Armour and Weapons
by Jan Durdík
Eduard Wagner
Zoroslava Drobná
Over 400 accurate royalty-free illustrations depict items ranging from simple peasant tunics and robes to battle equipment and armor of warriors and fur-lined cloaks and brocaded garments of the aristocracy.
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|  English Costume from the Early Middle Ages Through the Sixteenth Century
by Iris Brooke
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated reference (including 24 color plates) documents clothing styles of all classes — from simple garments of 10th-century Anglo-Saxons to Anne Boleyn's ermine-trimmed coronation outfit in the 16th century.
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|  Ancient European Costume and Fashion
by Herbert Norris
Clothing styles from prehistory to A.D. 1066 displayed in over 160 illustrations. Draped robes of classical Greece, the apparel of a 10th-century Byzantine emperor, garments of peasants, as well as footwear, hairstyles, jewelry, more. read more
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|  Costume Through the Ages: Over 1400 Illustrations
by Erhard Klepper
Detailed drawings in continuous chronological format provide a history of costume design from the first century AD to 1930. More than 1,400 illustrations, from Roman noble to Jazz Age schoolboy.
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|  Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady's Wardrobe
by Kristina Harris
Rich selection of dressmaker's patterns from popular, late-19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion includes 50 garments for women, from day and evening dresses to tennis outfits and undergarments. 498 illustrations.
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|  Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques
by Kristina Harris
Vintage guide offered turn-of-the-century seamstresses clear instructions for altering patterns and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding gowns, coats, maternity wear, children's clothing, and other apparel. read more
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|  Medieval Costume and Fashion
by Herbert Norris
Meticulously researched text and nearly 700 illustrations depict wide range of apparel — from fur-trimmed cloaks and brocaded robes worn by courtiers and the nobility to simpler mantles, tunics, gowns, and more. read more
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|  A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern
by Mary Brooks Picken
Compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, words are grouped alphabetically according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Over 750 illustrations.
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|  1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company
by Altman & Co.
Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories — dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, much more. Attire for men and children, too. read more
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|  Everyday Fashions of the Sixties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
Scores of illustrations with their original captions specifying colors, sizes, prices. Items include lingerie and playclothes to bridal ensembles, Madras jackets, and vinyl slicker coats. Introduction. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  Uniforms of the United States Army, 1774-1889, in Full Color
by H. A. Ogden
Richly colored, hand-tinted prints portray U.S. army uniforms, from fatigues to full dress. Absolutely authentic in their painstaking detail, the 44 plates depict all ranks in full regalia. Captions.
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|  80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates: 1838-1880
by JoAnne Olian
Superb, meticulously reproduced illustrations from rare source provide authentic views of Victorian dresses, gowns, coats, accessories. A must for costume designers, cultural historians, fashion enthusiasts. Introduction. Captions.
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|  Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from "La Mode Illustrée"
by JoAnne Olian
Over 1,000 illustrations document elegant ladies' fashions from 1860 to 1914: evening gowns, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, cycling outfits, and much more. Accompanied by hundreds of stylish accessories.
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|  Tudor Costume and Fashion
by Herbert Norris
Monumental study of English fashions from 1485 through 1603 surveys clothing worn by all classes and includes headgear, hairstyles, jewelry, collars, footwear, and other accessories. 1,000 black-and-white figures. 24 halftones. 22 color plates. read more
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|  Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries
by Mary G. Houston
Splendid pictorial documentation, carefully researched, of royal apparel, ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments, and civilian dress of all classes. read more
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|  59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns
by Kristina Harris
Over 575 illustrations detailing 59 different garments, mainly for women. Introduction and brief instructions. read more
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|  What People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century
by Douglas Gorsline
Fascinating panorama of styles — from diaphanous gowns of Egyptian royalty to 1920s wardrobe of American flapper. Accessories and hairstyles. Illustrations. read more
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|  Franklin Simon Fashion Catalog for 1923
by Franklin Simon & Co.
Over 500 illustrations of fur-trimmed evening wraps, casual day wear and more for women; stylish clothing for children, handsome accessories for men, costume jewelry, millinery, shoes, much else. read more
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|  Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800: With Instructions and Patterns
by Merideth Wright
Comprehensive study of late-18th-century clothing worn by settlers and Abenaki Indians of New England. Full descriptions and line drawings with complete instructions for duplicating a wide range of garments. 54 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  The History of Underclothes
by C. Willett Cunnington
PhiIlis Cunnington
Fascinating, well-documented survey covering 6 centuries of English undergarments, enhanced with over 100 illustrations: 12th-century laced-up bodice, footed long drawers (1795), 19th-century bustles, 19th-century corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," much more.
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|  American Victorian Costume in Early Photographs
by Priscilla Harris Dalrymple
Over 280 rare photographs document "Sunday best" clothing from the 1840s to the 1890s. Bustles, pantalets, top hats, waistcoats, bowlers, other attire, as well as hairdressing and tonsorial styles. read more
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|  Costume Design in the Movies: An Illustrated Guide to the Work of 157 Great Designers
by Elizabeth Leese
Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated reference work provides biographical/career data for major designers (Adrian, Jean Louis, Edith Head, more). Updated to 1988, with over 400 new film credits. 177 illustrations. Index of 6,000 films.
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|  Men's Fashion Illustrations from the Turn of the Century
by Mitchell Co.
Jean L. Druesedow
Over 100 full-page, royalty-free illustrations document what well-dressed American men wore in early 1900s: checked and striped business suits, sporty knickers and jackets, elegant formal wear, long fur-trimmed coats. Includes variety of accessories. read more
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|  Authentic French Fashions of the Twenties: 413 Costume Designs from "L'Art Et La Mode"
by JoAnne Olian
Over 130 dazzling pages from famed French fashion magazine — haute couture by Worth, Patou, Molyneux, Paquin, Lanvin, and other greats. Introduction. Captions.
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|  English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century : A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations
by C. Willett Cunnington
Remarkably thorough descriptions, information about hundreds of fashions: morning dresses, riding outfits, bridal gowns, more. Also millinery, footwear, etc. Based on contemporary sources. Indispensable for costume and fashion students. Bibliography.
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|  American Dress Pattern Catalogs, 1873-1909: Four Complete Reprints
by Nancy Villa Bryk
Over 3,500 rare illustrations depict everything from bicycle suits to evening wear. Invaluable reference; rich royalty-free source for designers, illustrators. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.
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|  French Fashion Illustrations of the Twenties: 634 Cuts from La Vie Parisienne
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Treasury of royalty-free motifs from famed periodical, drawn with wit, flair and charm. Slinky beauties in a variety of gowns, dresses, coats, suits, beachwear, and other stylish outfits. read more
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|  Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book : Including 8 Plates in Full Color
by Stella Blum
Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book (1837-1869) — the most influential women's magazine of the period. Introduction and captions. 435 designs, 42 in full color. read more
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|  Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey
by Alison Gernsheim
Bonnets, capes, caps, shawls, bodices, and crinolines as people actually wore them — from 1840 to 1914. 235 early photos show aristocrats and the middle class as well as celebrities. read more
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|  Everyday Fashions of the Twenties as Pictured in Sears and Other Catalogs
by Stella Blum
Accurate record of actual dress of the Roaring Twenties in over 150 pages of mail-order catalogs, selected and with text by Stella Blum. Over 750 illustrations, captions.
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|  Historic Costume in Pictures
by Braun & Schneider
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. read more
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|  Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper's Bazar, 1867-1898
by Stella Blum
Day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. "An endlessly entertaining book." — Theatre Design and Technology. read more
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|  Indian Blankets and Their Makers
by George Wharton James
History, old-style wool blankets, changes brought about by traders, symbolism of design and color, a Navajo weaver at work, more. Emphasis on Navajo. 254 illustrations, 32 in color.
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|  Montgomery Ward Catalogue of 1895
by Montgomery Ward & Co.
Tea gowns, yards of flannel and pillowcase lace, stereoscopes, the New Improved Singer Sewing Machine, milk skimmers, straight-edged razors, spittoons — some 25,000 items in all, most illustrated. "A priceless resource." — History in Review. read more
| $32.95 | |
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|  A History of Costume
by Carl Köhler
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. read more
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|  Costumes of the Greeks and Romans
by Thomas Hope
Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, these early-19th-century classic line renderings combine unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity. Over 700 illustrations depict all classes and occupations. read more
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