Historical Costumes of England - From the Eleventh to the Twentieth Century

Historical Costumes of England - From the Eleventh to the Twentieth Century

Author: N. Bradfield

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 147334137X

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This vintage book contains a comprehensive account of clothing fashions and trends from the eleventh century to the twentieth century. It contains detailed descriptions, fascinating historical information, and illustrations copied from contemporary paintings, engravings and tapestries, monumental brasses and effigies, photographs, and the actual dresses. Contents include: "William the Conqueror (1066-1087)", "William Rufus (1087-1100)", "Women's Fashions (1066-1100)", "Henry I and Stephen (1100-1154)", "Women's Fashions (1100-1114)", "Henry II ad Richard (1134-1199)", "Women's Fashions (1154-1199)", "John and Henry III (1199-1272)", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.


Historic Costumes and How to Make Them

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them

Author: Mary Fernald

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0486449068

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Practical, informative guidebook shows how to create everything from short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s. 81 illustrations.