Visual History of Costume

Ribeira, Aileen, and Valerie Cumming. The Visual History of Costume. Costume & Fashion Press, 1997. 

This offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of fashion from ancient times to the 20th century. This richly illustrated volume serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in historical costume, presenting a wide array of garments, accessories, and textiles from various cultures and periods. Drawing on historical sources such as paintings, drawings, and surviving garments, the authors provide a detailed and accurate account of how clothing styles developed, influenced by social, cultural, and economic factors. The visual richness of the book, combined with scholarly insights, makes it a valuable reference for students, designers, and historians alike.

Each section of the book is accompanied by high-quality images that bring to life the different fashions worn in royal courts, among the nobility, and by everyday people throughout history. Whether you are studying specific periods of fashion or looking for inspiration for costume design, The Visual History of Costume provides both the historical context and visual documentation needed to understand the shifting trends in clothing. This indispensable guide makes it a must-have for anyone passionate about fashion history.

This is a paperback book in very good condition with little shelf wear. There is an owner's label on one of the first sheets but is otherwise free of marks and highlighting. There are some wonderful clothing examples in this book. ISBN 9780896762213 / 0896762211.

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