Provides a chronological history and overview of evolutionary changes in women's, men's and children's clothing during the period from the fourteenth to the twentieth century in Britain - Each illustration has notes on the head, body and accessories of the characters involved.
Organized into four principal sections with a scope ranging from the ancient world to the nineteenth century, this illustrated volume offers a detailed accounting of men's and women's clothing, both fashions and formal wear as well as everyday garb.
Explores the evolution of handbags and purses since 1600, examining styles designed for and adopted by men as well as women and contrasting purses used for day and evening
This is a concise history of gloves from 1600 to the present day. The first part describes the way gloves were made and the book contains some examples which have never been photographed before. The books in this series are aimed at designers, restorers, collectors, and art historians.