Patterns of Fashion : The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620 ; This book analyzes in detail surviving garments of the late sixteenth to early seventeenth century. Many are too fragile now to be on display in museums, so this is an extremely valuable historic record. Janet has examined the garments and provides detailed drawings, patterns, and construction notes. The book also correlates period portraits, paintings, and scultures (in black and white) with the actual clothing examples, so costumers can learn to "read" the pictures for fabric, cut, style, etc. This book is a classic in its field, and no serious historic costumer should be without it
Tailor's Pattern Book 1589 by Alcega Juan De, Juan De Alcega, This book is indespencible if you want to know what paterns from the latter 16th century looked like. It was written in 1589 by master tailor Jaun de Alcega to show others how to lay out patterns to conserve fabric. This book, is like having someone hand you a layout diagram from a modern pattern for many many differnt items of clothing ranging from doublets; to dresses; to cloaks; to horse barding. This book includes the actual 16th century Spanish work, followed by a translation...It even includes a conversion chart from the period Spanish measurements to modern ones ESSENTIAL!
Elizabethan Costuming; Janet Winter; Paperback;
Medieval Costume in England and France : The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries; Mary G. Houston; Paperback; Medieval Costumes In England And France is a carefully researched volume offering costume aficionados and enthusiasts of the medieval period a meticulously detailed and splendidly illustrated study of clothing worn in the Middle Ages. Lucidly written accounts of the style and construction of costumes worn in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries are followed by accurate descriptions and illustrations of royal raiment, elaborate ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal robes, as well as civilian dress for all classes. Mary Houston is a noted costume historian who brings her special expertise to discussions of accessories and such related subjects as ornaments, jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery and hair-dressing. The 350 black & white line illustrations are taken from contemporary books, manuscripts, pictorial and sculptural representations. Medieval Costumes In England And France provides superbly documented information that is both clearly and succinctly presented in the text. Medieval Costumes In England And France is a "must have" reference for theatrical costume designers, members of organizations like "The Society for Creative Anachronism".
Patterns of Fashion 2 : Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C.1860-1940 Vol 2; Janet Arnold; Paperback; $34.95
Patterns of Fashion : The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620; Janet Arnold; Paperback; $39.95
What People Wore : 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century; Douglas Gorsline; Paperback; $11.65; Midwest Book Review: Almost two thousand black and white illustrations outline the changing world of people's clothing from ancient times to the early 20th century. This is a fine survey of clothing styles and history, packed with plate after plate of style examples for both men and women.
20,000 Years of Fashion : The History of Costume and Personal Adornment; Francois Leon Louis Boucher; Hardcover; $44.55
Costume and Fashion : A Concise History (World of Art); James Laver, Amy De LA Haye; Paperback; $13.45
History of Children's Costumes (Costume Reference); Marion Sichel; Library Binding; $22.25
A History of Costume; Karl Kohler, Carl Kohler; Paperback; $8.95
History of Costume : From the Ancient Mesopotamians to the Twentieth Century; Blanche Payne, et al; Hardcover; $58.50
History of Mens Costume (Costume Reference Ser); Marion Sichel; Library Binding; $15.95
History of Women's Costume (Costume Reference); Marion Sichel; Library Binding; $15.95
Art of Cutting and History of English Costume; Edward B. Giles; Paperback; $19.95 (Special Order)
Costume History and Style; Douglas A Russell; Hardcover; $69.83 (Back Ordered)
Fabulous Costume Jewelry : History of Fantasy and Fashion in Jewels; Vivienne Becker; Hardcover; $39.95 (Special Order)