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Ranging from the elegant garments worn by citizens of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the dramatic clothing of nineteenthcentury French, English, and German societies, this stunning pictorial encyclopedia chronicles the full sweep of historic dress through the centuries.Carefully gathered from a rare portfolio originally published in 1906, over one thousand detailed engravings are presented here in a continuous chronological format. An unparalleled history of costume design, this collection includes the garb of kings and laborers ... ladies and warriors ... peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated, including shoes, jewelry, wigs, and hair ornaments, along with furniture, musical instruments, and weaponry from a fascinating array of time periods. Exquisitely rendered and magnificent in scope, the Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume is a visual delight for designers, artists, historians, and everyone captivated by fashions timeless allure.
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I recently purchased the Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume, and I'm absolutely loving it! The full-color illustrations are stunning and really help bring each period to life. As a costume designer, this is an invaluable reference for my projects. Highly recommend it to any fellow history or fashion lovers!
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Carlos Ramirez
Disappointed with the Quality
I was really looking forward to this book, but it arrived with a dented cover and the printing quality wasn’t what I expected. The illustrations are vivid, but some pages were cut unevenly. It’s a shame because the content is interesting, but I can’t get past the poor quality. Not worth the price.
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James O'Connell
Interesting but Lacking Depth
This encyclopedia has a lot of beautiful full-color figures, but I was hoping for more detailed descriptions of each costume. It's a decent overview for anyone starting out, but experienced researchers might find it a bit surface-level. Still, it's nice to have in my collection!
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Yuki Tanaka
Good for Visual Inspiration
I bought this for my daughter who loves history and fashion. The illustrations are gorgeous and inspire her to learn more about different eras. My only issue is that the binding feels a bit flimsy, so I hope it holds up with regular use. Otherwise, it’s been a great addition to our home library!
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