Long-legged beauty with 25 chic outfits: above-the-knee suits and daytime dresses; luxurious capes, shawls and furs; tiered evening gowns and dramatic sheaths, plus extensive selection of glamorous wigs. Collection also includes 3 male figures, clothed in attire suitable for formal and casual occasions. 16 plates. Dover Original.
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Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume: 1200 Full-Color Figures by Albert Kretschmer, Karl Rohrbach From ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to 19th-century France, England, and Germany, this treasury chronicles the full sweep of historical dress through the centuries. Beautifully detailed, full-color engravings.
Victorian Family Paper Dolls by Brenda Sneathen Mattox 4 dolls and 38 full-color costumes portray a proper Victorian-era family at work and play. Dresses with bustles, morning suits, sporting wear, much more. 12 plates.
The "Keystone" Jacket and Dress Cutter: An 1895 Guide to Women's Tailoring by Chas Hecklinger, Kristina Seleshanko Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. Filled with more than 80 patterns, it's an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians. 92 black-and-white illustrations.
The Mode in Hats and Headdress: A Historical Survey with 198 Plates by R. Turner Wilcox This stunningly comprehensive survey of hats and headgear from ancient Egypt to mid-20th century illustrates an astonishing range of styles — plumed turbans to modern homburgs, plus images of hairstyles, jewelry, and cosmetics.
Chinese Fashions by Ming-Ju Sun Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions worn by dynasty officials, scholars, musicians, street vendors, household help, and other figures — from Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) to late Republic. 43 full-page black-and-white illustrations.
