From the grass-cloth wraps of prehistoric times to the luxurious gowns of the Victorian era, this well-researched guide traces the evolution of English fashion for men and women through hundreds of photos and illustrations. More than a history of British style, it's also a dressmaker's delight, filled with scaled-down patterns for 67 authentic costumes. Reprint of Dress Design: An Account of Costume for Artists & Dressmakers, John Hogg, London, 1913.
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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.
Medieval Costume and How to Recreate It by Dorothy Hartley This unique reference classifies the clothes and accessories of the 12th through 15th centuries along social lines. Garments of every type from the wardrobes of peasants and nobility appear in over 200 period illustrations and patterns.
Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady’s Wardrobe by Kristina Harris Rich selection of dressmaker's patterns from popular, late-19th-century magazine The Voice of Fashion includes 50 garments for women, from day and evening dresses to tennis outfits and undergarments. 498 illustrations.
The Mode in Costume: A Historical Survey with 202 Plates by R. Turner Wilcox From ancient Roman togas to modern Dior gowns, this lavishly illustrated treasury reflects men's, women's, and children's fashions from 3000 B.C. to 1958. An essential handbook for illustrators and compulsive reading for fashionistas.
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.
The Mode in Footwear: A Historical Survey with 53 Plates by R. Turner Wilcox Take a stroll through history with this illustrated compendium covering centuries of footwear. Black-and-white images detail everything from Tutankhamen's burial sandals, to Chinese silk wedges used for binding feet, to American saddle oxfords.
60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns by Kristina Seleshanko Assembled from issues of a popular 19th-century periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children, plus suggestions for employing modern tools and techniques.
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.
Five Centuries of American Costume by R. Turner Wilcox Evolution of clothing styles — from animal hides in the 9th century to suits for both sexes in the mid-20th century. Indian tribal costumes, military uniforms, and civilian dress. 404 black-and-white illustrations.
Victorian Fashion in America: 264 Vintage Photographs by Kristina Harris Vintage photographs depict girls playing dress-up in their mothers' clothes, a boy dressed in Little Lord Fauntleroy style, and scores of other representative portraits. Captions.
Western World Costume: An Outline History by Carolyn G. Bradley Well-illustrated view of Western dress, from prehistory to mid-20th century. Footwear, headgear, accessories, typical colors and materials for each era. 491 black-and-white illustrations.
Masterpieces of Women’s Costume of the 18th and 19th Centuries by Aline Bernstein Finely detailed illustrations of 32 complete costumes, shown in color and black-and-white — from exquisitely embroidered, full-skirted dresses circa 1700 to a magnificent silk dress with an extended bustle and pleated overskirt (1880).
Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns and Tailoring Techniques by S. S. Gordon Patterns, instructions for creating over 60 garments and parts of wearing apparel: leg-o-mutton sleeves, broad collars, military cape, knickerbockers, bloomers, opera cloak, riding breeches, and much more.
80 Godey’s Full-Color Fashion Plates: 1838–1880 by JoAnne Olian Superb, meticulously reproduced illustrations from rare source provide authentic views of Victorian dresses, gowns, coats, accessories. A must for costume designers, cultural historians, fashion enthusiasts. Introduction. Captions.
Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from "La Mode Illustrée" by JoAnne Olian Over 1,000 illustrations document elegant ladies' fashions from 1860 to 1914: evening gowns, wedding ensembles, bathing costumes, cycling outfits, and much more. Accompanied by hundreds of stylish accessories.
Everyday Dress of Rural America, 1783-1800: With Instructions and Patterns by Merideth Wright Comprehensive study of late-18th-century clothing worn by settlers and Abenaki Indians of New England. Full descriptions and line drawings with complete instructions for duplicating a wide range of garments. 54 black-and-white illustrations.
American Victorian Costume in Early Photographs by Priscilla Harris Dalrymple Over 280 rare photographs document "Sunday best" clothing from the 1840s to the 1890s. Bustles, pantalets, top hats, waistcoats, bowlers, other attire, as well as hairdressing and tonsorial styles.
American Dress Pattern Catalogs, 1873-1909: Four Complete Reprints by Nancy Villa Bryk Over 3,500 rare illustrations depict everything from bicycle suits to evening wear. Invaluable reference; rich royalty-free source for designers, illustrators. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.
Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey by Alison Gernsheim Bonnets, capes, caps, shawls, bodices, and crinolines as people actually wore them — from 1840 to 1914. 235 early photos show aristocrats and the middle class as well as celebrities.
Victorian Fashions and Costumes from Harper’s Bazar, 1867-1898 by Stella Blum Day costumes, evening wear, sports clothes, shoes, hats, other accessories in over 1,000 detailed engravings. Very thorough identification of styles, materials, colors by editor. "An endlessly entertaining book." — Theatre Design and Technology.
Costumes of the Greeks and Romans by Thomas Hope Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, these early-19th-century classic line renderings combine unusual clarity of style with unquestioned authenticity. Over 700 illustrations depict all classes and occupations.
