An Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Costume

An Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Costume
Author: James R. Planche
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2013-02-19
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486145336

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.

A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion

A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion
Author: Mary Brooks Picken
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2013-07-24
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0486141608

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.

The Dictionary of Fashion History

The Dictionary of Fashion History
Author: Valerie Cumming
Publisher: Berg
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1847887384

- What is an earthquake gown? - Who wore eelskin masher trousers? - What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century? A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyclopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was reissued and updated several times, for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions, this new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians, students of fashion history, or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It also is fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject. Clear, concise, and meticulous in detail, this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and adornment and promises to be a definitive guide for generations to come.

Historic Costume in Pictures

Historic Costume in Pictures
Author: Braun & Schneider
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-08-16
Genre: Design
ISBN: 048613640X

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.

The Complete Costume Dictionary

The Complete Costume Dictionary
Author: Elizabeth J. Lewandowski
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 623
Release: 2011
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0810840049

Introduction -- Dictionary -- Appendix A: Garment types -- Appendix B: Garment by country -- Appendix C: Garment types by era

Fashion

Fashion
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1465407804

Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style is a stunningly illustrated guide to more than three thousand years of shifting trends and innovative developments in the world of clothing. With a wealth of breathtaking spreads-from ancient Egyptian dress to Space Age Fashion and Grunge-and information on icons like Marie Antoinette, Clara Bow, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Alexander McQueen, Fashion will captivate anyone interested in style-whether it's the fashion-mad teen in Tokyo, the wannabe designer in college, or the fashionista intrigued by the violent origins of the stiletto and the birth of bling.

Costume Language

Costume Language
Author: Stephanie Curtis Davies
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1994
Genre: Costume
ISBN:

Stephanie Davis has combined her painting and art teaching with research into costumes as depicted through the centuries. Dozens of carefully drawn and detailed illustrations embellish the text and give a visual dimension. She includes lists of couturiers and designers, costume collections and exhibitions of ancient civilisations.--[book cover].

Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume

Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume
Author: Albert Kretschmer
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2007-10-19
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486461424

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.

Survey of Historic Costume

Survey of Historic Costume
Author: Phyllis G. Tortora
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1628921676

"Survey of Historic Costume presents a thorough overview and chronology of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today"--