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OverviewRanging 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Albert Kretschmer , Karl RohrbachPublisher: Dover Publications Inc. Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Dimensions: Width: 21.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 27.80cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9780486461427ISBN 10: 0486461424 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 28 December 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAncient Egypt Ancient Persian Eastern European Ancient Greece Asia Minor Etruscan Ancient Rome British, Gallic, Germanic, Antiquity Roman-Christian, Antiquity Anglo-Saxon Byzantine Frankish Various, Medieval French German Norman Italian English Spanish, Moorish Slavic Mexican Moorish/Turkish Clergy costume Dutch English-ScottishReviewsAuthor InformationAlbert Kretschmer was a prolific 19th-century artist and lithographer dedicated to recording historic customs and clothing for the benefit of future generations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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