Scrupulously researched book by noted authority traces the development of European clothing styles from prehistory to the Norman Conquest in A.D. 1066. Over 160 illustrations, including 17 full-color plates, display draped robes of classical Greece, the jewel-encrusted apparel of a 10th-century Byzantine emperor, garments of peasants, as well as footwear, hairstyles, headdresses, and jewelry.
Tudor Costume and Fashion by Herbert Norris Monumental study of English fashions from 1485 through 1603 surveys clothing worn by all classes and includes headgear, hairstyles, jewelry, collars, footwear, and other accessories. 1,000 black-and-white figures. 24 halftones. 22 color plates.
Medieval Costume and Fashion by Herbert Norris Meticulously researched text and nearly 700 illustrations depict wide range of apparel — from fur-trimmed cloaks and brocaded robes worn by courtiers and the nobility to simpler mantles, tunics, gowns, and more.
English Costume from the Early Middle Ages Through the Sixteenth Century by Iris Brooke Comprehensive, profusely illustrated reference (including 24 color plates) documents clothing styles of all classes — from simple garments of 10th-century Anglo-Saxons to Anne Boleyn's ermine-trimmed coronation outfit in the 16th century.
Women's Costume of the Ancient World: 700 Full-Color Illustrations by Paul Louis de Giafferri What fashion-conscious ladies were wearing 2,000 years ago — from transparent gowns and pointy-toed sandals favored by the ancient Egyptians to the graceful robes and tunics preferred by the Greeks and Romans.
Costume in Greek Classic Drama by Iris Brooke This work describes how performers were dressed in plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and explains how the actors performance influenced the cut of their costumes. 53 black-and-white illustrations.
