Illustrated Handbook of Western European Costume
Thirteenth to Mid-Nineteenth Century
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Rugs & Textiles
| Author: | Iris Brooke | ISBN: | 9780486149127 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | February 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Iris Brooke |
| ISBN: | 9780486149127 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications |
| Publication: | February 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Dover Publications |
| Language: | English |
This valuable survey uses theatrical costumes as contemporary clues to the wearing apparel that was in vogue in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Flanders from 1260 to 1840. Enhanced with the author's charming, accurately rendered illustrations, the study meticulously describes more than 200 costumes. Immensely useful to costume and cultural historians. 176 black-and-white illustrations.
This valuable survey uses theatrical costumes as contemporary clues to the wearing apparel that was in vogue in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Flanders from 1260 to 1840. Enhanced with the author's charming, accurately rendered illustrations, the study meticulously describes more than 200 costumes. Immensely useful to costume and cultural historians. 176 black-and-white illustrations.
