Costume Books
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Moda a Firenze 1540-1580: Lo stile di Eleonora di Toledo
e la sua influenza - $99.50 
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
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
Chinese Minority Costume - $39.95
Oversized photo book illustrating traditional ethnic attire of China’s 55 minority groups. Provides overview of men’s & women’s garb, with brief explanations of how clothes are made. Bilingual, 218pp, photos almost every page, very brief biblio. China Intercontinental
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
Corset: a Cultural History - $26.00
Valerie Steele. Considers the corset both as a garment and as a social icon. Also discusses why women wore the garment, despite criticism by many powerful male authority figures, and why they abandoned it. Although primarily post-period, there is some discussion of corsets prior to the 17th century. Oversize trade pb, with numerous black-and-white illustrations, etchings, patterns, and many full-color pictures as well. Includes material on male corsets. 199pp, index, select bibliography, chapter notes. Yale University Press
Costumes & Chemistry: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials and
Applications - $75.00
Sylvia Moss. Professional-level costumers will gain much from this text, which
discusses how to create costumes, with an emphasis on man-made
materials—adhesives, coatings, certain paints; natural latex rubber, glass,
clay, and wax; and polyester, vinyl, acrylic, and epoxy—many of which, the
reader is strongly cautioned, are toxic. Part I, therefore, offers guidelines
and safety advice for their use. Includes instructions on the making of full
body casts and live head casts. Part II is divided into two sections: Materials
to Apply to Costumes and Materials for Forming Costumes, and
discusses materials tested by the author. To accommodate every budget, and to
help costumers evaluate new materials, brand and generic names are given.
Charts detail the effects of dry cleaning and laundering on adhesives,
coatings, colorings, and metallizers. Part III discusses the creation of
various costumes and costume pieces (b&w and color plates). Part IV (the
Appendix) contains information on solvents, removing stains, and a metric/US
measurement conversion table. A glossary, list of distributors, and
bibliography round out the section. HC, 464pp. Quite Specific Media
Costume 1066 to the Present - $19.95
John Peacock. A guide to English costume design and history. This handy guide
is divided by monarchs’ reigns, and shows primarily upper-class attire. Each
page features eight outfits, four male and four female, and includes useful
notes detailing important or unusual features of each garment. Sketches are
based on surviving clothing, contemporary paintings, and photos. 8½ x11, 135 pages.
Thames & Hudson.
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 - $8.95 |
Cut of Men's Clothes, 1600 to 1900 - $75.95
Nora Waugh. Complete plans for executing & tailoring 27 patterns. Cloth.
Routledge.
Cut of Women's Clothes, 1600 to 1930 - $95.95
Similar to men's volume. Patterns taken from actual dresses. Routledge.
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 - $60.00
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. HC,
408 pp, extensive biblio & index. Boydell & Brewer
Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing -
$25.00
Carole Collier Frick. Provides the first in-depth study of the Italian
Renaissance fashion industry, concentrating on Florence, arguably Renaissance
Italy’s most style-conscious city. After a detailed account of the fashion
industry itself; she analyzes the guilds, craftsmen, and tradespeople involved
in the design and assemblage of the outfits. She proceeds to a discussion of
the elite families of Florence who, in order to maintain their social standing
and family honor, made continuous clothing purchases for themselves and their
households. These ongoing – and frequently escalating – purchases fueled the
growth of the fashion industry. Sumptuary laws, which might have limited the
display of many of these magnificent fabrics or clothing items, were oftimes
honored more in intention than in realityContemporary illustrations provide a
rich counterpoint to the text. Appendices, glossary, select bibliography,
index. 347 pp, pb. Johns Hopkins Univ Press
Early Highland Dress – CD - $12.95
Matthew A.C. Newsome. "When one begins to research the history of
Highland dress, it quickly becomes apparent that prior to the 17th
century reliable information becomes hard to find…the historic record is not
nearly as complete for this earlier period …In this little volume, I hope to
share the fruits of that research, dispel some myths, and with any luck inspire
the reader to further investigation…" The author’s own words speak
eloquently. Includes material on wrapping the Great Kilt, Pre-Culloden Tartans,
Gaelic footwear. Acrobat readable (included).
Scotpress
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Elizabethan Costuming: For the Years 1550 to 1580 –
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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
Evolution of Fashion; Pattern & Cut 1066 to 1930 - $40.00
Hill & Bucknell. Male & female outfit for each monarch's reign/20 yr
interval. Patterns 1/8"=1". Brief discussion of fabrics, accessories,
underwear. 222pp, 10x13, paper. Drama.
Fashion in Medieval France -
$85.00
Sarah-Grace Heller. Medieval French culture supplies the context for this case study of ‘systematic fashion’, demonstrating desire for novelty, rejection of the old in favor of the new, and criticism of outrageous display. Texts from the 12th & 13th centuries describe how cleverly-cut garments or unique possessions make a character distinctive; they even offer advice on how to look attractive on a budget, and spin fantasies of gaining enough spending money to shop for oneself. Such descriptions suggest fashion’s presence, yet accepted notions date the birth of Western fashion to the mid-14th century revolution in men’s clothing styles. A fashion system was surely present prior to this ‘revolution’ in styles, to facilitate such changes: abundant evidence for the existence of such a system is cogently set out in this study. HC, dj, 206pp, 13p biblio, index. Boydell & Brewer
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Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince - $35.00 |
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From Woad to Blue - $5.00
Christine Krupp. Takes us through the classical references & evidence for woad use in Medieval Europe, then covers growing woad (period & modern practices) couching (fermenting the woad), the chemistry of woad, and finishes with dyeing recipes, both historic and modern. Appendix: classical references, woad’s use as art pigment. Biblo, resources. Pb, saddle-stapled, 68pp. Some b/w illus. SCA
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
Glove Making: The Art & Craft -
$16.00
Gwen Emlyn-Jones. A basic, comprehensive book on glove making, including leather & fur items, lined & unlined, plus the details of design, fitting, & construction. PB, 112p, b/w illus. Lacis
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
High Fashion in the Church: The Place of Church Vestments
in the History of Art from the 9th to the 19th Century –
hc $150
Pauline Johnstone. The decoration of church vestments, the ceremonial garments worn by the clergy at the celebration of the Mass, has always been a matter of high fashion. The crafts of silk weaving and embroidery, which provide the technical means for the decoration of these garments, have held a prominent place in the changing fashions in the arts since the early Middle Ages. Since that time they have been used in the service of the Church as well as for secular purposes. Appendix, glossary, bibliography, index. Hardcover, 207pp, 102 color illos, 176 b/w illos. Quite Specific Media
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, biblio, and index.
Cloth, 269 pp, 569 b/w, 8 color illos. Hispanic Society.
I See By Your Outfit: Order Robes, Historical and Modern - $5.00
Melinda Sherring (Baroness Eowyn Amberdrake). Explores within an historical
framework the robes and badges/sashes of the three major kinds of Orders of
Chivalry: the military/religious orders (Knights Templar, Hospitallers of St.
John of Jerusalem, Order of Teutonic Knights); the courtly secular orders
(Order of the Garter, Order of the Star, Order of the Dragon); and the orders
of merit. Gives a grounded, historic perspective to the robes and badges of
office developed for SCA. Line illustrations. Notes and bibliography. Annotated
list of interviews. 40 pp, 5½ by 8½ saddle-stitched pb. SCA.
Kimono: Fashioning Culture - $26.95
Liza Dalby. Delves into the history, aesthetics, and cultural and social
mores of kimono from its seventh century Chinese origins to its current
role as the national dress of Japan. With impeccable scholarship, Dalby
contends that "dress can never be analyzed separately from the universe of
possibilities that shape its particular historical meaning" and that
clothing, wearer, and culture are nowhere more integrated into a cohesive whole
than in Japan. Part I explores this interplay of clothing and culture, while
Part II moves on to a study of kimono in the modern world. Part III
looks at two important developments of kimono: Heian imperial court
dress of the ninth to the eleventh centuries and Genroku urban and mercantile
traditions of the seventeenth century. The final chapter of Part III, Kimono
and Geisha, looks at length at these so uniquely Japanese traditions.
Dalby’s passion for her subject matter comes through in her lucid, engaging
prose. Lavish photographs and illustrations highlight the beauty of kimono.
The narrative explores the subtle nuances of color, design, material, and
decoration that clearly mark the social and economic status of the wearer for
anyone with the knowledge needed to interpret the signs. Illustration and
narrative notes, extensive bibliography, index and glossary. 384 PP, 8¼ by 8¼
inches pb. University of Washington Press.
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Little Costume Workbook Series - $8.95 (each) Little Bodice Construction |
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Make Your Own Japanese Clothes: Patterns & Ideas
for Modern Wear - $28.00 |
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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
Making Latex Clothes - $27.95
Sian-Kate Mooney. A unique book on the secrets of making latex clothes – for dressmakers, fashion designers, and costume makers in theatre, film, and television. The first practical work on to make the most of this innovative material. Written by a respected designer and leading maker of latex garments. Includes basic techniques, step-by-step projects, finishing, wearing, & storage instructions. 112p, tr pb, brief source list, 6 color illos, b/w diagrams and clear instructions. Quite Specific Media
Maternity Fashion - $22.50
Doretta Davanzo Poli. A world history of maternity fashion from 1266 to 1980. Hardcover, 119 pp, 83 color photos & illus, 76 b/w illus. Quite Specific Media
Medieval Clothing & Textiles Volume One - $49.95
Owen-Crocker & Netherton, eds. First volume in series, interdisciplinary in approach. Broad geographical & temporal coverage. Volume contains Anglo-Saxon embroidery, regulation of clerical dress, the tippet, evidence for dress & textiles in English wills. HC, 192pp, b/w illus, short bk reviews. Boydell & Brewer
Medieval Clothing & Textiles Volume Two – $47.95
Owen-Crocker & Netherton, eds. Articles: Dress & Accessories in the ‘The Wooing of Becfhola’, Embroidered Word: Text in the Bayeux Tapestry, Making Textiles in 12th Century French Romance, Paris in the Int’l Textile Markets of 13th/14th Centuries, Apparel & Impoverishment in Medieval & Early Modern England, Textile cleaning Techniques in Renaissance Europe, Dual Identity of the English Embroidered Jacket. HC, dust jacket, 190p. Index, ‘Recent Books of Interest, 23 illos , extensive notes. Boydell & Brewer
Medieval Clothing & Textiles
Volume Three $55.00
Netherton & Owen-Crocker, eds. Articles: Cushioning Medieval Life: Domestic Textiles in Anglo-Saxon England, Matter of Style: Clerical Vestments in the Anglo-Saxon Church, Saints in Split-Stitch: Representations of Saints in Opus Anglicanum Vestments, Anti-Red Shift-To the Dark Side: Colour Changes in Flemish Luxury Woollens, Finishing of English Woollens, Poverty & Richly Decorated Garments: a Re-evaluation of their Significance, ‘Set on Yowre Hondys”: 15th Century instructions for Fingerloop Braiding, Tiny Textiles Hidden In Books… Multiple Strand Bookmarkers, ‘She Hath Over Grown All that Ever She Hath’: Children’s Clothing in the Lisle Letters. Also includes a list of recent books of interest, and the contents of previous volumes. HC, dw, 221pp, index. Tables, b/w photos & illus. Boydell & Brewer
Medieval Costume & How to Recreate It - $11.95
Dorothy Hartley. This clear-cut, accurate & richly detailed guide takes
an effective & fresh approach to the history of costume, classifying
clothes & accessories along social lines. Garments from the wardrobes of
peasants & nobility appear in over 200 period illustrations & patterns.
12th – 15th century. 142pp, pb
Dover
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The Medieval Tailor's Assistant - Making Common
Garments 1200-1500 - $45.00 |
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Men’s Garments 1830-1900 - $30.00 |
Men’s 17th & 18th Century Costume, Cut &
Fashion - $65.00
R.I. Davis. Very similar in design to Hunnisett’s excellent books for women.
The author’s experience working for the British theater is amply demonstrated
in this work. 40 complete patterns, over 200 illos, and 40 color plates. Hard
cover, 224pp. Players Press.
Moda a Firenze 1540-1580: Lo stile di Eleonora di Toledo
e la sua influenza - $99.50
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
Old Irish & Highland Dress CD - $12.95
H.F. McClintock. Facsimile of 1943 edition. Thorough discussion of this
hard-to-locate material, with references from 1169 onward. Many b/w illos, some
also in color. The source and date of each illustration is cited. 188pp.
Scotpress.
This title is no longer available in book form, only as a CD.
Pants for the Dance - $10.00
Dawn Devine. 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 8/12x7 pb, saddle-stapled, 40pp, b/w sketches. Ibexa Press
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
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Period Costume for Stage & Screen - $59.00 (each) Vol. 1 (1500 - 1800) |
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Persian Court
Costume and Dance in the 16th Century - $5.00
Hollie Williams/Mistress Blodwen ferch Maergred. "Persian costume is
one of the most well-documented styles of Middle Eastern costume of the SCA
time period. This article is a basic overview of the costume found in the court
illuminations of 16th century Persia. … Because dance is a
performing art, it is very difficult to reconstruct. Using visual depictions of
dance and music from the era, it is possible to take a scholarly look at the
art form of the female court dancers of medieval Persia…" (Author’s note).
40pp, 8-1/2x5-1/2, saddle-stapled. Biblio, list of terms, b/w sketches &
line drawings. SCA
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
Royal & Historic Gloves & Shoes - $28.00
W B Redfern. Gloves & shoes viewed from a historical perspective from medieval times, where their main function was as an ornamental accessory of church and state, through the 18th century. Reprint of 1904 title. Color cover, b/w interior illus. PB, 202pp. Lacis
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Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock't – $165.00 |
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Saris: An Illustrated Guide to the Indian Art of
Draping - $30.00
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Skirting the Issues - $10.00
Dawn Devine. 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. 81/2x7 pb, saddle-stapled,48pp, b/w sketches. Ibexa Press
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
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Juan de Alcega’s Tailor’s Pattern Book, 1589 - $40.00 |
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
A Veiled Reference - $5.00
Lisa Ford, Theresa Sherman, Melinda Sherbring. The 1st section of
this book discusses Medieval & Renaissance women’s veils in Western Europe.
The 2nd contains information on the various styles: how to
construct, wear, & secure them, with patterns, sketches, & photos. Each
example is carefully referenced to its historical source. The final section
considers the history & use of pins, especially in headgear. A remarkably
thorough & useful pamphlet. 56p. SCA.
Victorian Costuming 1840 to 1865 – Temporarily out of stock
Winter & Schultz. Similar in format & contents to Elizabethan
Costuming. paper. Other Times.
Viking Clothing – Temporarily Out of Stock
Thor Ewing. This accessible new book is the first to tackle the question of what the Vikings wore, drawing on evidence from art, archeology, literature, & linguistics to arrive at a fresh understanding of the nature of Viking clothing. Includes an overview of textiles & dyeing, an exploration of cloth production & clothing in the context of the society as a whole. Includes a detailed consideration of male & female outfits & a new interpretation of the suspended dress. Biblio, index, numerous b/w photos, diagrams, patterns, & contemporary drawings, 14 color photos. Tr Pb, 192pp. Tempus
What Clothes Reveal: The Language of Clothing in Colonial and Federal
America - $65.00
Linda Baumgarten. Presents an unparalleled look at eighteenth and
nineteenth century garments from the premiere collection of Colonial
Williamsburg. The photographs are beautifully presented; in many cases, each
photograph’s caption offers a description of the clothing, a history of the
garment’s provenance, and a scholarly commentary putting the item in historical
and sociologic context. The clothes range from the velvet and silk formal wear
of the upper classes to cotton and wool garments for the working classes and
slaves. The author’s scholarly text enhances our enjoyment of the magnificent
illustrations. In thoughtful prose, she examines the psychology, the sociology,
and the history of clothing from this period. The author, curator of textiles
and costumes at Colonial Williamsburg, draws on contemporary written
descriptions and on actual costumes of the period to analyze what Americans in
the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries considered fashionable, attractive, and
appropriate for their status/occupation. 355 color photos, 36 b/w
illustrations. Timeline, selected bibliography, index. 9½ by 12 ", 265 pp,
hc. Yale University Press
Women's Costume of
the Near and Middle East - $51.95
Jennifer Scarce. Examines the evolution of women’s dress within the
geographic and historic confines of the Ottoman Empire. Now, for the first
time, the interested reader can have an in-depth look at the variety and
richness of women’s clothing in the many regions governed by the Ottomans
during the six centuries of their reign. This scholarly work discusses both the
distinct differences and the underlying similarities of feminine apparel in the
diverse cultural and geographic territories that formed the Ottoman Empire. The
author’s knowledgeable prose is amply illustrated by one hundred twenty-eight
black-and-white photos. Twenty-one diagrams show cutting patterns and layout
for select items of clothing. List of illustrations, list of diagrams, chapter
notes, select bibliography. 192 pp, pb. Routledge
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
Worldwide History of Dress - $100.00
Patricia R Anawalt. Every notable geographical region, historical period, and style of dress is covered here. The book discusses all aspects of dress and accessories, including face and body modification. More than 1,000 illustrations include both vintage and modern-day photos of local people in local clothing, color plates of museum quality artifacts, historic paintings and other artwork, line drawings, and more than 50 specially commissioned maps. Hardcover, 608pp, 1,100 illus (800 in color). Thames & Hudson.
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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