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59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns59 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
$14.95
60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns60 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
$14.95
80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates: 1838-188080 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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$22.95
A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and ModernA 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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$21.95
A Dictionary of LaceA Dictionary of Lace
by Pat Earnshaw
Handy reference of more than 400 lace-related terms (Florentine knots, lappets, spangles, reticella, honiton, Tuscan filet, and more) plus discussions of the origin, nomenclature, dating, and development of more controversial lace forms. Over 250 illustrations. read more
$18.95
A History of CostumeA 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
$17.95
A Pictorial History of Costume From Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century: With Over 1900 Illustrated Costumes, Including 1000 in Full ColorA 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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$26.95
A Short History of Costume & Armour: Two Volumes Bound as OneA 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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$14.95
Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated EncyclopediaAccessories 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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$34.95
American Victorian Costume in Early PhotographsAmerican 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
$16.95
An Illustrated Dictionary of Historic CostumeAn 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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$34.95
Ancient Egyptian Costumes Paper DollsAncient Egyptian Costumes Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
16 dazzling costumes for 2 figures, among them colorful sheath dresses, and sarilike cloaks for the lady; kilts, royal robes, and soldier's uniform for the man.
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$5.95
Ancient Egyptian FashionsAncient Egyptian Fashions
by Tom Tierney
Magnificent ready-to-color illustrations of authentic clothing styles worn in ancient Egypt. Kilts, headdresses, gowns, ceremonial robes, much more, plus weapons, fans, other accessories. 45 black-and-white illustrations.
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$3.95
Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian CostumeAncient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume
by Mary G. Houston
Over 250 illustrations, drawn in the artistic style of the period, depict apparel worn by Egyptian royalty, manual workers, and military, as well as by ancient Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. Flat patterns show cut of the garments. read more
$14.95
Ancient European Costume and FashionAncient 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
$16.95
Ancient Greek, Roman & Byzantine CostumeAncient Greek, Roman & Byzantine Costume
by Mary G. Houston
315 renderings of Doric and Ionic styles of dress for women, gracefully arranged Roman togas, vestments of the Eastern Orthodox Church, hairdressing, jewelry, and other decorative elements. Includes instructions and flat patterns. read more
$14.95
Art Deco Fashions Paper DollsArt Deco Fashions Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
A spectacular review of the innovative work of Paul Poiret, Georges Barbier, Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Jeanne Paquin, Chanel, and others. Two dolls and 28 costumes plus accessories. read more
$6.95
Art Deco Fashions: 24 CardsArt Deco Fashions: 24 Cards
by Tom Tierney
Alluring ladies in outfits by Poiret, Lanvin, Chanel, and other designers. Lavish costumes for dining, dancing, promenading are set against backdrops adapted from period posters, photographs, and images. 24 cards. read more
$6.95
Authentic French Fashions of the Twenties: 413 Costume Designs from "L'Art Et La Mode"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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$17.95
Authentic Victorian Dressmaking TechniquesAuthentic 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
$14.95

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