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The Chronicle of Western Costume

From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century

John Peacock author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:22nd Aug '19

Should be back in stock very soon

The Chronicle of Western Costume cover

‘The definitive guide to the history of western costume’ Antiques Info

Here, in more than one thousand full-colour illustrations, is the history of Western costume, from ancient Egypt to Paris fashion. John Peacock’s meticulous drawings are organized in chronological sections and accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure, including the individual items of costume shown and the many types of fabric, cut, pattern and colour that have been used over the centuries. An illustrated glossary gives additional information on technical terms.

The Chronicle of Western Costume is the unrivalled reference work on its subject. No student or designer in the performing arts, costume and fashion enthusiast, collector or social historian will want to be without it.

'This amazing book is a wonderful resource for designers and costume makers, or those interested in the history of fashion ... the clear and detailed illustrations together with an illustrated glossary of technical terms make it an indispensable reference for fashion students' - Sewing World

ISBN: 9780500284476

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 860g

224 pages