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Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume: 1200 Full-Color Figures
Ranging from the elegant garments worn by citizens of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the dramatic clothing of nineteenth-century French, English, and German societies, this stunning pictorial encyclopedia chronicles the full sweep of historic dress through the centuries.
Carefully gathered from a rare portfolio originally published in 1906, over one thousand detailed engravings are presented here in a continuous chronological format. An unparalleled history of costume design, this collection includes the garb of kings and laborers ... ladies and warriors ... peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated, including shoes, jewelry, wigs, and hair ornaments, along with furniture, musical instruments, and weaponry from a fascinating array of time periods. Exquisitely rendered and magnificent in scope, the Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume is a visual delight for designers, artists, historians, and everyone captivated by fashion's timeless allure.
Carefully gathered from a rare portfolio originally published in 1906, over one thousand detailed engravings are presented here in a continuous chronological format. An unparalleled history of costume design, this collection includes the garb of kings and laborers ... ladies and warriors ... peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated, including shoes, jewelry, wigs, and hair ornaments, along with furniture, musical instruments, and weaponry from a fascinating array of time periods. Exquisitely rendered and magnificent in scope, the Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume is a visual delight for designers, artists, historians, and everyone captivated by fashion's timeless allure.
112 pages, Paperback
First published October 19, 2007
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June 28, 2023
I love books that are about fashion from the past. This was lovely, great illustrations.
It’s the perfect book to have at home to look through daily.
My only issue was that the numbers on the page were very small that it was difficult to put number and picture together. (I was reading this on my tablet)
It’s the perfect book to have at home to look through daily.
My only issue was that the numbers on the page were very small that it was difficult to put number and picture together. (I was reading this on my tablet)
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May 24, 2021This book is a wonderful resource for historical fiction writers or screenwriters. Aside from the stunning illustrations of period costumes (obviously sketched from a variety of art pieces), it contains examples of furnishings, tools, musical instruments, and weapons.
May 28, 2018
Lovely.
March 12, 2022
Very useful illustrator tool for old antiquated fashions!
January 20, 2023
Was not the book I was expecting to arrive. However, it was delighful and very informative.
March 12, 2017
The illustrations in this book are great. Very detailed and clear. However there is no explanation or text regarding costumes.
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