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The Chronicle of Western Costume

SKU: 9780500284476
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  • Author:
    PEACOCK John
  • ISBN:
    9780500284476
  • Publication Date:
    11/10/2019
  • Edition:
    1
  • Pages:
    224
  • Binding:
    Paperback
  • Publisher:
    Thames and Hudson
  • Country of Publication:
The Chronicle of Western Costume
The Chronicle of Western Costume

The Chronicle of Western Costume

SKU: 9780500284476
Regular price $21.99
Unit price
per
  • Author:
    PEACOCK John
  • ISBN:
    9780500284476
  • Publication Date:
    11/10/2019
  • Edition:
    1
  • Pages:
    224
  • Binding:
    Paperback
  • Publisher:
    Thames and Hudson
  • Country of Publication:

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Here, in more than one thousand full-colour illustrations, is the history of Western costume, from ancient Egypt to Paris fashion. John Peacocks meticulous drawings are organized in chronological sections and accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure, including the individual items of costume shown and the many types of fabric, cut, pattern and colour that have been used over the centuries. An illustrated glossary gives additional information on technical terms.

The Chronicle of Western Costume is the unrivalled reference work on its subject. No student or designer in the performing arts, costume and fashion enthusiast, collector or social historian will want to be without it.

Featured in the November 2019 Design newsletter.
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  • Here, in more than one thousand full-colour illustrations, is the history of Western costume, from ancient Egypt to Paris fashion. John Peacocks meticulous drawings are organized in chronological sections and accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure, including the individual items of costume shown and the many types of fabric, cut, pattern and colour that have been used over the centuries. An illustrated glossary gives additional information on technical terms.

    The Chronicle of Western Costume is the unrivalled reference work on its subject. No student or designer in the performing arts, costume and fashion enthusiast, collector or social historian will want to be without it.

    Featured in the November 2019 Design newsletter.
    To receive this newsletter regularly please email us with your name and contact details.

Here, in more than one thousand full-colour illustrations, is the history of Western costume, from ancient Egypt to Paris fashion. John Peacocks meticulous drawings are organized in chronological sections and accompanied by detailed descriptions of each figure, including the individual items of costume shown and the many types of fabric, cut, pattern and colour that have been used over the centuries. An illustrated glossary gives additional information on technical terms.

The Chronicle of Western Costume is the unrivalled reference work on its subject. No student or designer in the performing arts, costume and fashion enthusiast, collector or social historian will want to be without it.

Featured in the November 2019 Design newsletter.
To receive this newsletter regularly please email us with your name and contact details.