Pictorial Encyclopedia of Fashion, The

Wonderful reference for costume designers or fashion students. Divided into two parts: first half comprises a concise history of fashion from the fourth millennium B.C. through 1968. Second half consists of a detailed glossary of the various garments and accessories which go to make up fashion-- hairstyles, beards, headgear, collars, ties, sleeves, cuffs, belts, underwear, swimwear, jewelry, liturgical vestments, trousers, skirts, coats, shirts, stockings, footwear and children's dress. Each section is arranged chronologically for ease of reference. Profusely illustrated with thousands of photographs and drawings, mostly black and white, some color.

Ex library with all attendant markings. Dog eared and a bit soiled. Harshly bumped corner.

pub date: 1968 publisher: Hamlyn pages: 604 format: Hardcover ISBN: 600030687 sku: 4302 $48.50 (Qty avail: 1)