Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume

Released on by Albert Kretschmer
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  • Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume Book Detail

  • Author : Albert Kretschmer
  • Release Date : 2007-10-19
  • Publisher : Courier Corporation
  • Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
  • Pages : 114
  • ISBN 13 : 0486461424
  • File Size : 62,62 MB
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Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume by Albert Kretschmer PDF Summary

Book Description: Ranging 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.

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