Historic Costume: A Resume of the Characteristic Types of Costume from the Most Remote Times to the Present Day (Social History)

Katherine Morris Lester

ISBN 10: 0780803108 / ISBN 13: 9780780803107

Published by Omnigraphics, Inc., 1999

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Ex-library book with library markings. Cover has some wear. Pages are clean and unmarked. If you have any questions, or would like images, please let me know.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Historic Costume: A Resume of the Characteristic Types of Costume from the Most Remote Times to the Present Day (Social History)
• Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0780803108
• ISBN 13: 9780780803107
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 14 ounces

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Synopsis

A concise history of costume, covering the country's dress from remote times to the first quarter of the 20th century. Looks at the origin of costume as well as ancient costume in Egypt, Asia, Greece, and the Roman Empire, then describes costume in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, colonial costume in America, and 19th- and early 20th- century American costume. Includes many b&w illustrations. First published in 1925 by Manual Arts Press. The author was director of art instruction in the public schools of Peoria, Illinois. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)