Historical Costumes of England - From the Eleventh to the Twentieth Century

Historical Costumes of England - From the Eleventh to the Twentieth Century PDF

Author: N. Bradfield

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 147334137X

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive account of clothing fashions and trends from the eleventh century to the twentieth century. It contains detailed descriptions, fascinating historical information, and illustrations copied from contemporary paintings, engravings and tapestries, monumental brasses and effigies, photographs, and the actual dresses. Contents include: "William the Conqueror (1066-1087)", "William Rufus (1087-1100)", "Women's Fashions (1066-1100)", "Henry I and Stephen (1100-1154)", "Women's Fashions (1100-1114)", "Henry II ad Richard (1134-1199)", "Women's Fashions (1154-1199)", "John and Henry III (1199-1272)", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.

Historical Costumes of England

Historical Costumes of England PDF

Author: Nancy Bradfield

Publisher: Costume & Fashion Press/Quite Specific Media

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780896762183

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Written by a leading authority in her field, Historical Costumes of England: 1066-1968 records the main changes in fashion over 900 years and provides details of colors and textiles used in each period. This book is outstanding for its clear and logical arrangement, its grasp of the fundamentals of each phase of fashion, and its lively and attractive drawings. There are 32 black-and-white photographs which show various sources for study, ranging from illuminated manuscripts, tapestries, church effigies, and monumental brasses to contemporary paintings, fashion plates and photographs, and actual costumes in museums and private collections. There are hundreds of detailed drawings in this valuable book.--Back cover.

A History of English Costume

A History of English Costume PDF

Author: Iris Brooke

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1447486382

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Miss Brooke is a well known as an authority on historical costume. In this single volume she covers a history of dress in England from earliest times. The book contains an ample text, four coloured plates, and nearly three hundred drawings in line. This book will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject, providing a vast amount of information and detail that will be of use to theatrical designers, both professional and amateur. Contents Include: William The Conqueror to Edward III 1066-1327; Edward III to Henry VII 1327-1485; Early Tudors, Henry VII to Elizabeth 1485-1558; Elizabeth to James I 1558-1625; Charles I to James II 1625-84; James II to George III 1685-1760; George III to George IV 1760-1820; George IV, William IV and Victoria 1820-50; Victoria 1850-80; Victoria 1880-1900.

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