The Book Of Costume: Or Annals Of Fashion From The Earliest Period To The Present Time (1846) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437275582)

The Book of Costume: Or Annals of Fashion from the Earliest Period to the Present Time is a historical and cultural reference book written by Lady of Rank in 1846. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of fashion and costume throughout history, from ancient times to the Victorian era. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of clothing styles, materials, and accessories worn by various cultures and social classes throughout history. The book also explores the social and cultural significance of fashion, including the influence of religion, politics, and technology on clothing styles. The Book of Costume is a valuable resource for historians, fashion designers, and anyone interested in the history of fashion and costume.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lady Of Rank,Mary Margaret Egerton
ISBN-10: 1437275583
ISBN-13: 9781437275582
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 504
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.42lbs
Size: 9.27h x 6.37w x 1.47d