Costume Books
Basic Craft of Turnshoes - $5.00
John Frazier. Instructions for making your own period shoes. Including duct tape pattern making, cutting a wooden last, materials and tools, and finishing with ties and buckles. Paper, 82pp, references. SCA
Basics of Corset Building: a handbook for beginners - $29.95
Linda Sparks. This excellent guide has 4 parts: Tools & Materials, Building a Corset (working with bones & busks, setting grommets), Construction Techniques, and Alterations & Fit. Clear photos & diagrams illustrate various techniques & guide you through construction. Hardcover, 76pp, glossary. St Martin’s
Bedlah, Baubles, and Beads - $21.00
Dawn Devine. Focuses on the ‘cabaret’ style so common in the US. Discusses designing & crafting the elaborate bra & belts sets worn by belly dancers. Full of useful & thought-provoking information for the dance costumer. Tr pb; spiral bound, 132pp, biblio & resources list. Ibexa Press
Book of Kimono: the Complete Guide to Style and Wear - $28.00
Norio Yamanaka. This practical and attractive book contains
the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and
obi. All kimono are basically made from a single
pattern, but a number of variations must be considered, depending on the
occasion. This book gives guidelines to making these choices, and the way to
dress in a kimono is carefully described & illustrated. Includes
men’s garments, care, & etiquette. Tr pb, dw,
139pp, numerous diagrams & photos, glossary, index. Kodansha.
Chinese Traditional
Costumes & Ornaments - $39.95
Zang Yingchun. Similar in format to Chinese Minority Costume, this volume is chronologically arranged. Using statues, funerary sculpture, paintings, and extant garments & objects, the book recreates clothing of historical China. Covers Qin (21st century BCE) to modern Republic of China (1949 CE). Lavishly illo’d, with color photos on almost every page. Tr pb, 190 pp. China Intercontinental Press
Classic Fashion Patterns of the 20th Century - $35.00
Anne Tyrrell. Packed with historical and vintage patterns from 1900 through 1970. Working from surviving garments and contemporary tailor books and patterns, each decade is considered separately. This easy to use and practical guide helps to resolve the many problems faced by the historical costume designer or fashion student who wishes to reconstruct historical and vintage garments. Scale patterns follow each outfit shown, complete with detailed notes on making up, using techniques appropriate to the period. Enlargement grid, full instructions, men’s & women’s garments.TR paper, 160pp, 60 patterns, 131 illus w/30 in color. Quite Specific Media.
Corsets: Historical Patterns
& Techniques -$35.00
Jill Salen.
Patterns & techniques for over 20 historically correct corsets, ranging
from the 1750s to 1950, from boned corsets, ribbon corsets & basques to satin corsets. Each project
includes pattern, finished drawing, close-up photos of
historic item. Includes 2 step-by-step projects
(hand-stitched pre-1850 corset & machine-stitched post-1850 corset).
Tr pb,
128 pp.Quite Specific Media
Costuming from the
Hip - $21.00
Dawn Devine. This book is a comprehensive reference for all
types of Middle Eastern dance costuming. Readers will like the over 200
illustrations, historical patterns, construction techniques and the hundreds of
hints and tips. Takes reader step-by-step through body
measurement, costume research, pattern layouts, fitting, and accessorizing.
Tr pb;
spiral bound, 114pp, biblio & resources list. Ibexa Press
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Cut My Cote - $9.95 |
Dress Accessories c.1150-c.1450 (2nd Edition): Medieval Finds
>From Excavations in London - $37.95
Geoff Egan and Frances Pritchard. Catalogues, discusses, and illustrates
over 1780 medieval dress accessories recovered from excavations in London.
Girdles, buckles, brooches, buttons, hair accessories, pins, beads, chains,
pendants, rings, purses, cosmetic sets, and needle cases were among the wealth
of well-preserved finds recovered from these excavations in the City of London.
The excavations provide an accurate framework within which to date the
recovered items. This book presents the opportunity for statistical analysis of
dress accessories based on the sheer abundance of detailed information. Catalog entries for all 1784 finds. A treasure-trove of
detailed historical information, it offers sociological insight into the
clothing choices of the "ordinary man/woman" during the three hundred
years from 1150 through 1450 AD. The tome is a "must" for any serious
medievalist and/or costumer. Fully illustrated: twelve
colored plates, numerous black-and-white photos, hundreds of detailed line
drawings. Notes, charts, extensive bibliography.
410 pp, pb. Boydell &
Brewer Press.
Dress in Anglo-Saxon England - $40.00
Gale R Owen-Crocker. Revised & expanded edition.
Considerably updated, this new edition focuses on English dress from the fifth
to the eleventh centuries. It draws evidence from archeology, text and art
(manuscripts, ivories, metalwork, stone sculpture, mosaics), and also from
re-enactors’ experience. It examines archaeological textiles, cloth production
and the significance of imported cloth, and foreign fashions. Dress is
discussed as a marker of gender, ethnicity, status and social role – in the
context of a pagan burial, dress for holy orders, bequests of clothing,
commissioning a kingly wardrobe, and much else… (Pub note) 12 b/w, 13 color
plates, 140 b/w drawings, glossary of clothing terms, possible cutting plan for
11th century gown.
Embellished Bras:
Basic Techniques - $20.00
Dawn Devine. This ‘workshop in a book’ demonstrates the techniques for transforming a lingerie bra into a finished costume piece. Easy-to-follow processed is presented through clear, step-by-step photos and illustrations. An excellent resource for novice sewers and professional designers alike. Tr pb, saddle-stapled, 64pp. Ibexa Press
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Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince - $35.00 |
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Fleece & Fiber
Sourcebook - $35
Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius. This book is aimed at both spinners, weavers, and other fiber artists, and also at animal raisers. It is a one-of-a-kind j photographic encyclopedia of more than 200 animals and the fibers they produce. It covers almost every breed of sheep known, as well as camelids, goats, bison, horses, rabbits, and dogs. Each spread includes photos of the animal, its raw fleece, cleaned fleece, spun yarn, and samples of that yarn knit and woven. Both authors are well-known crafters. Hardcover, 448pp. Storey.
From The Neck Up - $25.00
Most complete book on hat-making now available. Techniques explained
step-by-step. More than 400 illos.
Historical & modern patterns, list of suppliers. MadHatter
Press.
From Turban to Toe
Ring - $21.00
Dawn Devine. Explores the various layers and elements that compose the tribal-style costume. From jewelry & cosmetics to cholis, skirts, and pants, this book is loaded with directions for designing & making garments. With over 300 illustrations & diagrams, this is an essential addition to your reference library. Tr pb; spiral bound, 96ppbiblio & resources list, b/w sketches. Ibexa Press
Headdresses of the
Fourteenth & Fifteenth Centuries - $5.00
Marie Vibbert (Lyonnete Vibert) In this pamphlet, Vibert describes in loving detail hoods, templets, and cauls, and their evolution into the elaborate horned and veiled headdresses most people think of as medieval. Separate chapters describe constructing cauls, internally supported cauls (‘the heart-shaped headdress’), and hennins. Pb, saddle-stapled, 52pp, biblio, endnotes, annotated list of illustrations. SCA
Hispanic Costume, 1480 - 1530. -
$29.00
Ruth Matilda Anderson. Covering an important
transitional period in Iberian history, this book is essential for students of
the area. Material on both outer and inner garments is supplied. Covers every aspects of dress, from headgear and hair styles to
shoes and hose. Discussions are accompanied by a multitude of
photographs of sculpture and period art. Exceptionally clear pictures make this
a very useful title. Impressive notes, bibliog., and index.
Cloth, 269 pp, 569 b/w, 8 color illos.
Hispanic Society
Hooked-Clasps & eyes – $39.95
Brian Read. A classification and catalogue of sharp- or blunt-hooked clasps and miscellaneous hooks, eyes, loops, rings or toggles, cloak-fasteners, and scarf-hooks. The author explains both textually and illustratively what is known about when, where and how these objects were used and their manufacture. Includes both base- and precious-metal examples, from Roman through late post-medieval. Each item has a sketch and/or photo, and is given a description of material and provenance. Especially useful for metalworkers! TR paper, 238pp, bibliog. Portcullis Publishing.
Illuminated Manuscripts of Belgium and the Netherlands in the H. Paul Getty Museum - $19.95
Thomas Kren. During the 15th & 16th centuries, the area now known as Belgium and the Netherlands produced one of the greatest flowerings of the art of illumination anywhere in Europe. The region’s colorful, naturalistically painted books were eagerly sought. This collection contains works by the finest , most original artists, made for the most discerning patrons. Pb, 96pp, 85 color illus. Getty
Imagining
the Past in France: History in manuscript painting, 1250 – 1500. - $49.95
Elizabeth Morrison & Anne D, Hedeman. In this period, the most important & original work was being done in secular manuscripts. This volume celebrates the vivid historical imagery produced then. The images enabled the past to come alive before the eyes of medieval readers, relating the adventures of epic figures of the past. 55 manuscripts, plus medieval objects ranging from tapestries to ivory boxes, are presented here. An exhibition of the same name will be at the Getty from 11/16/11 to 2/6/12. Full color throughout. 384pp, 9x12 inches; 23 p bibliog., index of names & texts, index of works of art. Getty
The King’s Servants: Men’s Dress at the Accession of Henry VIII - $30
Caroline Johnson. From the producers of The Tudor Tailor comes a new title! Provides a vivid picture of Henry VIII’s early court, using evidence from early warrant and account books in The National Archives. These previously unpublished documents reveal a wealth of fascinating material about expenditures on garments for servants in the king’s household. The book focuses on middle-ranking men between 1485 and 1513. The materials and clothes which they were issued are described and reconstructed. Contains detailed patterns, practical instructions, line drawings and color photos. This is an essential guide to men’s clothing in the Sixteenth Century. Tr pb, 48pp, footnotes & sources. Fat Goose Press.
Make Your Own
Japanese Clothes - $28.00
John Marshall. Instructions for making Japanese garments, from kimono to two-toed socks, with traditional Japanese sewing methods or easier modern methods. Includes patterns, fabric suggestions, and sizing instructions. TR paper, 8 color, 10 b/w photos, 360 line drawings, 136pp.
Making Elizabethan
Gloves - $5.00
Franchesa V Havas. After a brief discussion of the status of glove wear and the use of gloves in period, the author proceeds to instruct us in the mystery of taking proper measurements, creating a pattern and mock-up glove, and then on to the actual glove construction. A unique resource. 13pp annotated biblio. Pb, saddle-stapled, 56pp, many b/w illus & patterns. SCA
Medieval Clothing & Textiles, Volume Six - $60.00
Netherton, Owen-Crocker, edited. The most recent volume of this well-respected and useful series contains the following essays: Archeological dress & textiles in Latvia from the 7th to the 13th Century; Weaving words in silk: women & inscribed bands in the Carolingian world; Stitches, sutures & seams: “embroidered’ parchment repairs; Dressing up the nuns: the Lingua Ignota and Hildegard of Bingen’s clothing; Flax & linen in Walter of Bibbesworth’s 13th century French Treatise for English Housewives, London Mercers’ Company, London textual cultures, & John Gower’s Mirour de l’Omme; Fripperers & the used clothing trade in Late Medieval London, Donations from the Body for the Soul: apparel, devotion, & status in late Medieval Strasbourg. Also contains 31 b/w photos & drawings, a listing of new books of interest, and the contents of previous volumes, as well as an index. HC, 225pp.
Medieval Clothing
& Textiles, Volume 7 - $
Medieval Clothing
& Textiles, Volume 8 – coming in spring/summer 2012
Medieval Dress and Fashion - $29.00
Margaret Scott. The author presents a fascinating narrative of the history of European clothing for roughly 600 years from the tenth century onwards. Illuminated manuscripts are a treasure trove of information on the clothing people wore, or wanted to be seen to wear, in greater or lesser European courts, but she reminds us that written records, like household accounts, are a valuable complement to the pictures. Scott has clearly not only examined the manuscript illustrations but also a great many medieval documents from many countries. Tr paper, 208pp, 120 color plates,20 b/w illus, chapter-by-chapter bibliog., glossary, index. British Library.
Medieval Garments
Reconstructed: Norse Clothing Patterns - $40
Else Ostergard, Anna Norgard & Lilli Fransen. This volume begins with a short introduction to the amazing finds of garments from the Norse settlement of Herjolfnes in Greenland. It then features chapters on technique – production of the thread, dyeing, weaving techniques, cutting and sewing. Also included are measurements and drawings of garments, hoods, and stockings, with sewing instructions. A practical guide to making your own medieval Norse garment. HC, 200pp, illus. Aarhus University Press.
Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100-1500 - $30
Marian Campbell. This book draws on the collection at the V&A. Jewelry worn in medieval Europe was important as an indicator of the wearer’s social status and wealth, faith and superstition, allegiances and literacy. This richly illustrated book examines the jewels themselves and contemporary portraits and sculpture to place the jewellery in its cultural context. Hardcover, dj, 112pp, color photos throughout. Index, selected bibliog., list of museums. V&A Publishing
Medieval Painting in Bohemia - $40.00
Jan Royt. Originally published in Czech in 2002, and now available in English, this book assesses the history of painting in Bohemia and Moravia from the late 9th century to 1526. This book will be an indispensable guide for anyone curious about this region. HC, 160pp, 80 color plates. Karolinum Press
Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100-1500 - $30
Metal Buttons c.900 B.C. – c. AD 1700 - $35.00
Brian Read. Among dress accessories, buttons are probably the most ubiquitous. Until recently, examples prior to 1700 were rare. However, technology, dedication, and hard work, have reveals a remarkable range of button-like objects and early metal buttons. In this book, metal button-like objects prior to 1700 are subjected to a detailed manufactory analysis, each being described both textually and illustratively. Serious garment historians and metalworkers alike will find this useful and fascinating. TR paper, 109pp, photos & sketches of each object described, bibliog. Portcullis Publishing
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Moda a Firenze 1540-1580: Lo stile di Eleonora di Toledo e la sua influenza - $120.00
Roberta Orsi Landini, Bruna Niccoli. Italian, with facing English text. Lavish color photos of period portraits focus heavily on the elaborate garments. A brief biography of Eleonora is followed by chapters on her style, costume in Medici ceremonies, and surviving clothing. Further chapters concentrate on individual garments, divided by types, such as: petticoat, farthingale and doublet, gown, jerkin and maternity gown; slippers, shoes, stockings and garters, etc. Includes chapters on tailors & embroiderers, and Florentine textile production. Lush, amazing; comparable to Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe. HC, dust jacket, 252p, glossary, list of illos, biblio, 35p chronological inventory of Eleonora’s wardrobe, list of documents cited, family tree of Cosimo I de’ Medici. Copious notes follow each chapter. 9 ½ x12 ¼. Univ de Caen
Moda a Firenze – Cosimo I de Medici’s Style - $129.00
Roberta Orsi Landini. Using the same
format as the companion volume of Eleanora di Toledo, this magnificent book brings us the garments of
the great Cosimo. Lavishly
illustrated, hardcover w/dust jacket, bilingual, 310pp, color photos
throughout. Many original garments featured! A
splendid resource for Italian Renaissance clothing. Univ
de Caen
Pants for the Dance
– see Skirting the Issues/Pants for
the Dance
Patterns for Costume Accessories - $35.00
Levine & McGee. Patterns for period & contemporary accessories, including hats, neckwear, gloves & gauntlets, purses & reticules. Excellent basic patterns. Some post-period material, but a useful resource. Tr pb, 182pp, 83 patterns & 150 illos. Quite Specific Media
Patterns for Theatrical Costume - $35.00
Katherine S Holkeboer. A
classic work. Ancient Egypt to 1915. Presents
easily-enlarged patterns for accurate period silhouettes, and suggested
modifications to sleeves, head-gear, etc. 8½ x11, 350pp, pb. Drama Book.
Patterns of Fashion
Janet Arnold. The cut and construction of clothes
for men and women. Photos of actual garments & art
showing details. Intricate graphed patterns for enlargement 128p, 15x11.
1560 - 1620 - $39.95
1660 - 1860 - $39.95
1860 - 1940 - $39.95
Volume 4 – Cut and
Construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear, and accessories for
men and women, 1540-1660. - $49.95
Additional
material by Jenny Tiramani & Santini
M Levy. Same format, 128
pp, 56 color photos, 86 b/w illus. Quite Special Media.
Purses
in Pieces: Archeological Finds of late medieval and 16th-century
leather purses - $40.00
Olaf Goubitz. Specifically, purses, pouches, bags and cases in the Netherlands. Another of Goubitz’s superb books, showing the actual restored purse plus sketches of its outlines and period illustrations showing similar items being worn. There are also some reconstructed items using modern leather.9” x 11”, perfect-bound, 118pp, brief notes & references, b/w sketches & photos on virtually every page. SPA Itgevers
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Royal Jewels: from
Charlemagne to the Romanovs - $75.00
Diana Scarisbrick, Christophe Vachaudez, and Jan Walgrave. This sumptuous book surveys wealth, power, and prestige of 800 years of European monarchies in the form of their jewels. Shows the exquisite range of gems worn by Europe’s fabled monarchs. Illustrated with exceptional photos as well as period paintings and vintage photos. Oversize hardcover, dj, 296pp, bibliog. Vendome
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Seventeenth and
Eighteenth CenturyFashion in Detail - $39.95
Avril Hart and Susan North. Offers a rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in find historical clothing. Drawing from the V&A’s fabulous collection, this book contains a gallery of full color photos, accompanied by clear line drawings showing the construction of the completed garment, and a text that sets each in the context of its time. Oversize trade paper, glossary, selected readings, 224pp. Victoria & Albert Museum
Seventeenth Century
Women’s Dress Patterns, Book One - $65 (temporarily out of stock)
Susan North & Jenny Tiramani, editors. The sourcebook to enable you to make your own Plimouth Plantation Jacobean jacket! Includes 5 waistcoats, a satin bodice, 2 pairs of embroidered gloves, and 7 additional garments. For each garment, it includes color photos of the item mounted, diagrams illustrating their construction sequence, and, for some, x-ray images. A print or portrait has been included for almost all garments, showing a near equivalent being worn. There’s also a brief introductory section discussing the tools & techniques of the tailor & seamstress, embroidery tools & techniques, knitting stitches, and sewing & embroidery stitches. An amazing book! Hardcover, 11x12 inches, 160pp, color photos and b/w diagrams throughout. V & A
Seventeenth Century
Women’s Dress Patterns, Book TWO - $65 – coming SOON!
Skirting the Issues/Pants for the Dance - $22.95
Dawn
Devine. This volume, in their new perfect-bound format, includes Skirting the Issues and Pants for the Dance. Skirts are an important garment type for
dancers, no matter what style of costume they choose. This booklet is filled
with design ideas that go beyond the standard ‘three-panel’ skirt. >From
gores to godets, tiers to panels, this book includes
directions for turning your body measurements into customized patterns. The second half of the book addresses the
exciting design possibilities for one of the most ubiquitous but unsung
garments in the dancer’s wardrobe: pants! This book introduces a simple method
for using body measurements to draft patterns that fit. Go beyond the basic
harem style and explore a variety of options for creating pants for male and
female dancers. 84pp, b/w sketches. Ibexa Press
Steampunk Style Jewelry - $24.99
Jean Campbell. Victorian, Fantasy, and mechanical necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Pairs mechanical found objects with Old World Victorian-style jewelry to create one-of-a-kind pieces that marry romance, technology , and attitude. 20 projects, description of maker’s workshop and tools, basic jewelry-making techniques. Tr pb, 144pp, list of suppliers, color photos & b/w diagrams throughout. Creative Publishing International
Stepping Through Time -$75.00
Olaf Coubitz et alia. Presents a typological catalog of footwear dating from 800-1800 AD, based on his analysis of an important assemblage of shoes recovered from excavations at Dordrecht (Netherlands). Examines evidence for shoe types in prehistoric Europe & the NW provinces of the Roman Empire. Discussion of styles & technology, including height standards, material, patterns, stitches, soles, etc. PB, 396pp, many b/w illus. David Brown
Style File: a visual vocabulary of Middle Eastern dance costume - $12.00
Dawn Devine. Designed with the beginning dancer in mind, this illustrated handbook helps you to identify the most popular styles of dance attire. From specific ethnic ensembles to popular stylistic themes, this booklet defines and describes a broad range of costumes, making it a very useful reference tool. 8 ½ x 7, pb, saddle-stapled, 40pp. Ibexa Press
Textiles and
Clothing - $37.95
Crowfoot, Pritchard & Staniland. Newly reissued. Finds include knitting, tapestries, silk
hair-nets, and elaborately patterned oriental, Islamic, and Italian fabrics.
These objects reveal considerable information on the cut and construction of
clothing as well. This highly readable account provides a wealth of new
insights on fashions, clothing, and textile industries of medieval England and
Europe. Trade paper, 250pp, 32 color illus, 132 b/w illus, 91
line drawings. Boydell & Brewer
Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing 16th Century
Dress - $35.00
Nina Mikhaila & Jane Malcolm-Davies. Techniques & patterns for making historically accurate period clothing. Includes a social history of clothing in the 16th century, discussion of materials used, & a consideration of ‘people’s financial & social relationships with their clothes.’ Considerable emphasis on clothing of ordinary people. Advice on choosing materials, construction methods, and sewing kit. Based on 15 years of practical experience in making period costume for daily use at historic sites, this book promises to be a valuable tool & resource for many years to come. Tr pb, 160pp, 80 illos, 100 line drawings, 36 patterns with step-by-step instructions & photos of final garments. Quite Specific Media
Underwear (Fashion in
Detail) - $49.95
Eleri Lynn. Get intimately acquainted with the V&A’s world-renowned collection of undergarments in this eye-opening visual history. From camisoles to corsets, basques to boudoir caps, this book traces the peculiar evolution of underwear. Revealing photos highlight close-up details in the garments, while intricate line drawings show their masterful construction. A wide range of designs is represented, from rare 16th century examples to Dior’s curvaceous look and Calvin Klein’s notorious briefs. Hardcover, 224 pp, 100 color illus, 90 line drawings. V&A
Unveiling the Truth,
Volume One - Easy
Hairstyles -$5.00
Barbara Segal. Hairstyling Tools and easy hair fashions from 600 to 1500. Perfect-bound pb, 50pp, b/w illus. SCA
Unveiling the Truth, Volume Two –Complex Hairstyles $5.00
Barbara Segal. Complex hair fashions before 1500. Perfect-bound pb, 50pp, b/w illus. SCA
The Victorian Tailor: An Introduction to
Period Tailoring - $29.99
Jason Maclochlainn. Create perfect, historically accurate Victorian men’s wear, from elegant morning coats to fashionable tapered trousers. Contains a comprehensive introduction to the world of the 19th-century tailor, with essential information on authentic techniques, tools, and material. Patterns from throughout the period will help you try out your skills. Oversize trade paperback, 159pp, b/w period illus, color plates, modern sketches, patterns, layout diagrams, index. St Martin’s Griffin
Viking: Dress,
Clothing, Klaer, Garment - $120.00
Nille Glaesel. The author has worked for many years with a reconstruction of Osebergrevlene for the Viking Museum in Lofotr. She says, “It is through this work that I have seen the need for a book which makes it easy for anyone to sew their very own Viking costumes, based on the spare findings that have been gathered and preserved from the Viking period. Although the findings are few, they nevertheless give us some clear guidelines for cut, use of materials, and techniques. My main goal has been to show the cut of clothing from the Viking Age (A.D. 780 – 1030) and make it accessible to most people.” The author has used machine made fabrics and sewn all hidden seams with a machine, but in the section on sewing, she uses illustrations to show the methods and techniques known and used by the Vikings. Hardcover, 185p, 55 color photos, 102 illus, 3 separate full-size patterns.
What People Wore When: A Complete Illustrated History of Costume - $29.95
Melissa Leventon, consultant editor. Featuring the classic artworks of Friedrich Hattenroth & Auguste Racinet. Subtitled ‘From Ancient times to the 19th century for every level of society’, this book attempts to show clothing worldwide. Sections are presented first by chronology and then by subject. Silhouettes reveal the shape of style, while detailed cross-references draw the attention to recurring motifs, and navigation bars guide the researcher. Hardcover, full color throughout, glossary, bibliog., index. St Martin’s
Wild Color: The
Complete Guide to Making and Using Natural Dyes - $22.99
Jenny Dean. For the beginner as well as the experienced dyer, this book shows how to dye all types of fibers using traditional plants in new ways, providing step-by-step, swatch-complemented instructions. Use of mordants, safety instructions, list of resources, index. 250 options for more than 65 plant species. Trade paper, 144 pp, color photos throughout. Watson-Guptill
Women’s Garb in
Northern Europe - $5.00
Christina Krupp & Carolyn Priest-Dorman. Covers women’s garb in Northern Europe 450-1000 CE, focusing on Frisians, Angles, Franks, Balts, Vikings, & Finns. Although brief, this remains an excellent, basic source. 71pp, pamphlet. SCA
Woven Into the Earth: Textile Finds in Norse Greenland - $49.95
Else Ostergaard. The book offers an account of
the 1921 find of textiles in Herjolfsnaes, Greenland.
The garments had been used as swaddling to wrap around corpses. The weather
conditions preserved the textiles extremely well, & the result was a
spectacular find, and amazing insights into sewing & weaving techniques as
well as the materials used in the garments’ manufacture. Heavily illustrated in
color & b/w. HC, index, biblio,
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