Historic Costume in Pictures (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

by Braun & Schneider

Paperback, 1975

Status

Available

Local notes

391 Bra

Barcode

3586

Collection

Publication

Dover Publications (1975), Edition: 2, Paperback, 256 pages

Description

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.

Language

Original publication date

1907

Physical description

256 p.; 11.22 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member ladyblacksun
engravings of historic costume as translated through various paintings and sketches. Lots of extrapolation. Not great as source material for determining historical correctness, but good for those who just want an overview of the types of clothing worn in various periods.

Pages

256

Rating

½ (36 ratings; 3.5)
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