The Mode in Hats and Headdress

The Mode in Hats and Headdress
Author: R. Turner Wilcox
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2013-09-26
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486318303

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.

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.

Roget's International Thesaurus

Roget's International Thesaurus
Author: Christopher Orlando Sylvester Mawson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1294
Release: 1962
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

Completely revised and brought up to date 240,000 words and phrases grouped by ideas.

Roget's University Thesaurus

Roget's University Thesaurus
Author: Peter Mark Roget
Publisher: Apollo Editions
Total Pages: 932
Release: 1963
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780815200628

It suggests new avenues of thought and helps the student write more forceful and varied compositions.