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Byzantine Fashions by Tom Tierney 45 illustrations of authentic costumes display attire of all classes — from simple tunics of early Christian commoners and body armor of Roman warriors to a finely brocaded robe of a 12th-century Byzantine princess. Captions.
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Bloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 Catalog by Bloomingdale Brothers Famed merchants' extremely rare catalog depicting about 1,700 products: clothing, housewares, firearms, dry goods, jewelry, more. Invaluable for dating, identifying vintage items. Also, royalty-free graphics for artists, designers. Co-published with Henry Ford Museum & Gr...
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|  | Church Vestments: Their Origin and Development by Herbert Norris Comprehensive reference traces evolution of clerical attire through the centuries until the end of the 1400s. Simple alb, pallium, chasuble, cassock, surplice, mitre, plus footwear, crosses, headgear, rings, gloves. 276 black-and-white illustrations; 8-page color insert....
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| Products in Costume, Textiles |  |  |  | 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.
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|  | 120 Great Fashion Designs, 1900-1950, CD-ROM and Book by Tom Tierney Fashions by Lanvin, Poiret, Worth, Adrian, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Balmain, and other prominent designers have been carefully researched and re-created for either computer or traditional cut-and-paste use. 120 full-color figures.
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|  | 140 Great Fashion Designs, 1950-2000, CD-ROM and Book by Tom Tierney Royalty-free designs by Chanel, Balenciaga, St. Laurent, Courrèges, Mary Quant, Bill Blass, Halston, Laura Ashley, Carolina Herrera, Galliano, and many others, for computer or cut-and-paste use.
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|  | 1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company by Altman & Co. Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women's clothing and accessories — dresses, bathing suits, cloche hats, shoes, much more. Attire for men and children, too.
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| |  | 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.
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|  | 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.
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|  | Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated Encyclopedia by Katherine Lester, Bess Viola Oerke Illustrations of hats, veils, wigs, cravats, shawls, shoes, gloves, and other accessories enhance an engaging commentary that reveals the humor and charm of the many-sided story of accessorized apparel. 644 figures and 59 plates.
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| |  | 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.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Costumes Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney 16 dazzling costumes for 2 figures, among them colorful sheath dresses, and sarilike cloaks for the lady; kilts, royal robes, and soldier's uniform for the man.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Fashions by Tom Tierney Magnificent ready-to-color illustrations of authentic clothing styles worn in ancient Egypt. Kilts, headdresses, gowns, ceremonial robes, much more, plus weapons, fans, other accessories. 45 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Ancient European Costume and Fashion by Herbert Norris Clothing styles from prehistory to A.D. 1066 displayed in over 160 illustrations. Draped robes of classical Greece, the apparel of a 10th-century Byzantine emperor, garments of peasants, as well as footwear, hairstyles, jewelry, more.
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|  | Ancient Greek Costumes Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney 2 figures (male and female) and 16 elaborately embroidered and artfully draped costumes from major historical periods: Archaic (c. 750–500 BC), Classical (c. 500–232 BC), and Hellenistic (323–30 BC). Descriptive notes included.
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|  | Art Deco Fashions Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney A spectacular review of the innovative work of Paul Poiret, Georges Barbier, Sonia Delaunay, Jeanne Lanvin, Jeanne Paquin, Chanel, and others. Two dolls and 28 costumes plus accessories.
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|  | Art Deco Fashions: 24 Cards by Tom Tierney Alluring ladies in outfits by Poiret, Lanvin, Chanel, and other designers. Lavish costumes for dining, dancing, promenading are set against backdrops adapted from period posters, photographs, and images. 24 cards.
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| | |  | Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques by Kristina Harris Vintage guide offered turn-of-the-century seamstresses clear instructions for altering patterns and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding gowns, coats, maternity wear, children's clothing, and other apparel.
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