Meticulously reproduced selection of pages from rare Sears catalogs chronicles what youngsters, ages 4 to 16, wore during the first half of the 20th century. Descriptive captions accompany more than 300 illustrations — from flattering dresses with plunging necklines to men's wide, hand-painted ties. A rich social document. Dover Original selection of pages from Sears Catalogs, 1900-1950.
Renaissance Fashions by Tom Tierney Forty-five finely detailed, ready-to color illustrations depict an Italian peasant couple in wedding dress, children of a German royal family garbed in velvet, an English lord and lady in riding outfits, and more.
Gothic Costumes Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney 16 costumes for young aristocratic couple of Gothic era (c. 1150–1450). Robes and suit of armor for the man; silk gowns and fur-trimmed robes for his lady. Descriptive notes.
Old-Time Children's Fashions Coloring Book by Ming-Ju Sun What did boys and girls wear 100 years ago? Thirty pages of colorable illustrations — based on authentic merchandise in Sears catalogs from 1901 through 1921 — provide answers.
Historic Costumes and How to Make Them by Mary Fernald, Eileen Shenton 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.
Fashions of the First Ladies Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Shimmering inaugural gowns, classic day wear, and casual outfits for everyone — from Mamie Eisenhower and Jackie Kennedy to Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. 11 dolls, 32 costumes.
