| Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume Contributor(s): Kretschmer, Albert (Compiled by), Rohrbach, Karl (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 0486461424 ISBN-13: 9780486461427 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: 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 illuminate the garb of kings and laborers, ladies and warriors, peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Textiles & Costume - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General |
| Dewey: 391.002 |
| LCCN: 2007025554 |
| Series: Dover Fashion and Costumes |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 8.42" W x 10.96" (0.94 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |