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Click to enlargeThe Mode in Hats and Headdress: A Historical Survey with 198 Plates

R. Turner Wilcox
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Format: Book
ISBN: 0486467627
Page Count: 368
Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Since ancient times, men and women have used hats and headgear for adornment and protection. This stunningly comprehensive survey, arranged chronologically, illustrates the astonishing range of styles — from Egyptian headdresses and plumed turbans to modern homburgs. With notes on period hairstyles, jewelry, and cosmetics, it's a unique reference for stylists and designers.
Reprint of the Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1959 edition.

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