The Dictionary of Costume

The Dictionary of Costume

New Edition

Hardback (05 Aug 1992)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The dictionary contains more than 3200 entries on all aspects of costume. Articles of clothing from all over the world and from all periods of history are included. More than 2000 drawings accompany the text, illustrating every aspect of the subject. Details of accessories and underwear, hairstyles and cosmetics, clothing materials and embellishments such as embroideries and lace are included. Ruth Turner Wilcox is the author of "Folk and Festival Costume of the World".

Book information

ISBN: 9780713470260
Publisher: B.T. Batsford Ltd
Imprint: B.T. Batsford Ltd
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 391.003
Language: English
Number of pages: 416
Weight: -1g
Height: 270mm
Width: 210mm