A History of Costume

by Carl Köhler

Overview

Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations. "Landmark in the field of Western European costume . . . exceptional value for its price." — American Artist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486210308
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	06/01/1963
Series:	Dover Fashion and Costumes
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	9 Years

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
THE PEOPLES OF ANTIQUITY
The Egyptians
The Ethiopians
The Syrians and Phœnicians
The Hebrews
The Assyrians and Babylonians
The Medes and Persians
The Scythians
The Parthians
"The Sarmatians, Dacians, and Illyrians"
The Cretans
The Peoples of Asia Minor
The Greeks
The Estruscans
The Roman
The Dress of the Byzantine Emperors
THE TEUTONIC PREHISTORIC PERIOD
TEUTONIC BRONZE AGE
THIRD TO FIRST CENTURIES B.C.
EARLY TEUTONIC COSTUME
THIRD AND FOURTH CENTURIES A.D.
THE MIDDLE AGES
THE ELEVENTH TO THIRTEENTH CENTURIES
Germany
German Royal Costume
France
Men's Dress in the Thirteenth Century
England
"Norse Relics discovered at Herjolfsnes, Greenland"
THE FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH CENTURIES
France
England
Germany
Italy
Spain
THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY
Spain
France
Germany
Italy
THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
Spain
France
The Netherlands
Germany
THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
France
THE PERIOD
MEN'S DRESS
The Dress Coat
Trousers
The Waistcoat
The Cravat and Necktie
The Cloak or Mantle
Headgear
WOMEN'S DRESS
Neckwear and Sleeves
The Cloak
Hats and Caps
Styles of Hairdressing
Footwear
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX