Written by a leading authority in her field, Costume in Detail: Women's Dress 1730- 1930 is an invaluable source of information to those concerned with fashion, with period dress, with history, and wi
Color & Light is an essential practical guide to how color works in light. Written from the perspective of a theatrical lighting designer, it discusses how to see color, how to construct effective
A delightful pictorial history of hats from the Middle Ages to the straw boaters of the 1920s with an introduction in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.800 black and white and color
A world history of men’s sports jackets and suit coats from the fourteenth century to the present.117 color photos and illustrations. 88 black and white illustrations. Bibliography. Index of names.
Thousands of high-quality, authentic period illustrations are presented in this volume, providing a wealth of inspiring ideas and ready-to-use motifs for designers and others.It not only contains illu
Packed with historical and vintage patterns from 1900 to 1970, this title is a practical and inspiring pattern book of 20th-century costume. Working from surviving garments and contemporary tailoring
A world history of buttons, cuff links, studs, badges, and more, beginning with the Middle Ages to the present.486 color photos and illustrations, 42 b/w illustrations, bibliography
The five hundred exquisite handcolored engravings in this book show the attire of people in various parts of the world, and at different points in history. Among others there are pictures of dress in
A history of women's furs from 1940 to 1990.139 color photos and illustrations. 135 black/white illustrations. Bibliography. Index of historical names and brands.
