Spanning thousands of years of clothing history, this CD-ROM and book collection features an amazing array of apparel—diaphanous gowns of ancient Egypt, traditional attire of Greek peasants and Roman senators, the garb of Viking and Celtic warriors, fur-trimmed robes of the Tudor monarchs, and ... read more
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Spanning thousands of years of clothing history, this CD-ROM and book collection features an amazing array of apparel—diaphanous gowns of ancient Egypt, traditional attire of Greek peasants and Roman senators, the garb of Viking and Celtic warriors, fur-trimmed robes of the Tudor monarchs, and much more. Footwear, headgear, hairstyles, jewelry, and other accessories complete this outstanding reference. Includes background information on each period plus notes on every outfit.
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