The Chronicle of Western Costume: From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century - Softcover

Peacock, John

  • 3.83 out of 5 stars
    138 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780500284476: The Chronicle of Western Costume: From the Ancient World to the Late Twentieth Century
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0500284474 ISBN 13: 9780500284476
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2010

Synopsis

Here, in more than one thousand full-color illustrations, is the history of Western fashion, from ancient Egypt to twentieth-century Paris. John Peacock's 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 color that have been used over the centuries. This unrivaled reference work on how people have dressed in the western world throughout history includes an illustrated glossary with additional information on technical terms.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

John Peacock was Senior Costume Designer for BBC Television for many years. His many books include The Complete Fashion Sourcebook; Costume: 1066 to the Present; The Chronicle of Western Costume; Twentieth-Century Fashion; Fashion Since 1900; Fashion Accessories; Shoes; Men's Fashion; Twentieth-Century Jewelry; and many others.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0500284474
ISBN 13 
9780500284476
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
224
Rating
  • 3.83 out of 5 stars
    138 ratings by Goodreads