Dictionary of Costume by R. Turner Wilcox
"This relatively scarce reference book contains more than 3200 entries pertaining to costume. The various entries not only define but in many cases give a short account of the word's history. More than 2000 drawings accompany the text, illustrating every aspect of the subject from small details like types of heels to fully clothed figures in the dress of their respective periods or countries.
Underclothing, generally neglected in costume histories is given more attention in this book than elsewhere; the pictorial history of the bustle alone is a fascinating sidelight on the development of the fashionable 19th century feminine silhouette.
Articles of clothing from all over the world and all periods of history are included: Costume accessories, such as jewelry, bags, fans, umbrellas; cosmetics, hair styles and beard styles; clothing materials - woven fabrics, leather & furs, embellishments; folk costume, high fashion, & specialized dress including military; tailoring & dressmaking tools and terms; brief biographies of famous figures in the fashion world." - from the dust jacket.
Published by B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1979 Reprint, Oversized Hardcover with Dust Jacket, 406 Pages, 8 1/2" x 10 1/2," Bibiography. ISBN 0-7134-0856-1
Book is in Good USED condition: Ex-library with the usual markings including card pocket; some page edgewear; some shelfwear; binding is tight; pages are clean & crisp. Dust jacket is in Fair condition: Sun-faded at the spine; scuffed, protective Mylar cover with library markings.
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