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The Story of Costume

John Peacock author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:29th Aug '06

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A beautifully illustrated, full-colour history of costume, produced by bestselling author John Peacock especially for children

Offering full-colour history of costume, this illustrated work is intended for children. With over 320 hand-drawn illustrations, and descriptions on every page, it offers a survey of Western costume. It seeks to serve as an educational resource.This beautifully illustrated, full-colour history of costume has been produced by bestselling author John Peacock especially for children.With over 320 hand-drawn illustrations, and clearly written descriptions on every page, the book offers a broad survey of Western costume from ancient times through to the present day, and is sure to delight any child with an interest in fashion or history, as well as being an invaluable educational resource.

'Beautifully illustrated … sure to delight and inspire any child aged eight and above who has an interest in fashion or history' - Education Today

ISBN: 9780500513095

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 540g

48 pages