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Fashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free IllustrationsFashions of the Thirties: 476 Authentic Copyright-Free Illustrations 
by Carol Belanger Grafton
476 easy-to-reproduce spots of authentic period apparel from rare issues of the Fashion Service Review: suits, dresses, coats, hats, shoes, swimwear, tuxedos, evening gowns, handbags, undergarments, and more.

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Tudor Costume and FashionTudor Costume and Fashion 
by Herbert Norris
Monumental study of English fashions from 1485 through 1603 surveys clothing worn by all classes and includes headgear, hairstyles, jewelry, collars, footwear, and other accessories. 1,000 black-and-white figures. 24 halftones. 22 color plates.

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Bloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 CatalogBloomingdale’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 & Greenfield Village.


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Gallery of Late-Seventeenth-Century Costume: 100 EngravingsGallery of Late-Seventeenth-Century Costume: 100 Engravings 
by Caspar Luyken
Magnificent reproductions of 100 rare engravings from a much-imitated reference work depict with precision and elegance a wide range of social classes — from royalty and merchants to military officers and laborers.


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Authentic French Fashions of the Twenties: 413 Costume Designs from "L’Art Et La Mode"Authentic French Fashions of the Twenties: 413 Costume Designs from "L’Art Et La Mode" 
by JoAnne Olian
Over 130 dazzling pages from famed French fashion magazine — haute couture by Worth, Patou, Molyneux, Paquin, Lanvin, and other greats. Introduction. Captions.


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59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns 
by Kristina Harris
Over 575 illustrations detailing 59 different garments, mainly for women. Introduction and brief instructions.

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1920s Fashions from B. Altman & Company1920s 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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59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns59 Authentic Turn-of-the-Century Fashion Patterns
by Kristina Harris
Over 575 illustrations detailing 59 different garments, mainly for women. Introduction and brief instructions.


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80 Godey’s Full-Color Fashion Plates: 1838–188080 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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American Dress Pattern Catalogs, 1873-1909: Four Complete ReprintsAmerican 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.



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American Victorian Costume in Early PhotographsAmerican 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 European Costume and FashionAncient 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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Authentic French Fashions of the Twenties: 413 Costume Designs from "L’Art Et La Mode"Authentic French Fashions of the Twenties: 413 Costume Designs from "L’Art Et La Mode"
by JoAnne Olian
Over 130 dazzling pages from famed French fashion magazine — haute couture by Worth, Patou, Molyneux, Paquin, Lanvin, and other greats. Introduction. Captions.



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Authentic Victorian Dressmaking TechniquesAuthentic 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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Bloomingdale’s Illustrated 1886 CatalogBloomingdale’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 & Greenfield Village.



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British Costume from Earliest Times to 1820British Costume from Earliest Times to 1820
by Mrs. Charles H. Ashdown
Hard-to-find classic provides detailed, authentic coverage of British clothing (civil, royal, and ecclesiastic) from early Saxon era (ca. A.D. 460) to reign of King George III (1820).



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Children's Fashions 1900-1950 As Pictured in Sears CatalogsChildren's Fashions 1900-1950 As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
Chronicles what youngsters, ages 4 to 16, wore during the first half of the 20th century — from knickerbocker suits for boys to elegant chiffon party dresses for girls. Over 300 black-and-white illustrations.


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Children’s Fashions of the Past in PhotographsChildren’s Fashions of the Past in Photographs
by Alison Mager
Capture a glimpse of yesteryear with these 165 studio photos of American and European children from the 1860s to the 1920s.



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Costumes of the Greeks and RomansCostumes 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.


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Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942
by Hamley & Co.
Rare catalog showcases goods of premier manufacturer: saddles, hats, boots, chaps, spurs, more. Price, color, size, etc. Indispensable for collectors, artists in need of Western art. 650 illustrations.



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English Costume from the Early Middle Ages Through the Sixteenth CenturyEnglish Costume from the Early Middle Ages Through the Sixteenth Century
by Iris Brooke
Comprehensive, profusely illustrated reference (including 24 color plates) documents clothing styles of all classes — from simple garments of 10th-century Anglo-Saxons to Anne Boleyn's ermine-trimmed coronation outfit in the 16th century.



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European Civil and Military ClothingEuropean Civil and Military Clothing
by Sir Frederic Stibbert
Peerless archive of historical fashions features nearly 1,000 individual figures and accessories: priestesses and warriors of ancient Britain; elaborately coiffed ladies from the court of Versailles; knights in full regalia from many eras and countries.



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Everyday Fashions of the Forties As Pictured in Sears CatalogsEveryday Fashions of the Forties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
What American men, women, and children wore in the 1940s, shown in 122 fully illustrated and captioned pages selected from rare copies of Sears catalogs. Reproduced in large format on high-quality glossy stock.



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Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears CatalogsEveryday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by Stella Blum
Over 130 fully illustrated pages from Sears catalogs record what men, women, children wore throughout 1930s. 133 pages of black-and-white illustrations. Publisher's Note.


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Everyday Fashions of the Twenties as Pictured in Sears and Other CatalogsEveryday Fashions of the Twenties as Pictured in Sears and Other Catalogs
by Stella Blum
Accurate record of actual dress of the Roaring Twenties in over 150 pages of mail-order catalogs, selected and with text by Stella Blum. Over 750 illustrations, captions.



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Everyday Fashions, 1909-1920, As Pictured in Sears CatalogsEveryday Fashions, 1909-1920, As Pictured in Sears Catalogs
by JoAnne Olian
Entertaining display of elegant dresses and everyday wear for women, charming hats trimmed with ribbon and feathers, attractive sailor suits for little boys, and more. Captions.


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