Historic Costumes

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Offering a comprehensive resource for creating period costumes, this guide spans from the fifth-century Saxon tunics to late nineteenth-century bustle dresses. It features a wealth of authentic patterns, detailed information on sizes, materials, and sewing techniques. Simple diagrams accompany designs for various historical garments, including Elizabethan doublets, Restoration coats, and eighteenth-century gowns. Ideal for theatrical productions and historical reenactments, this richly illustrated work ensures accuracy and authenticity in costume creation.