John Peacock
Author
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Pub. Date
1991.
Language
English
Description
"A survey of 'Western costume from ancient Egypt to 1980. Presented chronologically, the 8 to 10 illustrations per page are lavishly colored and use color schemes appropriate to each period. All illustrations are labeled with country of origin and wearer's societal status. Every century is followed up by concise captions corresponding to the illustrations.'" Booklist.
10) The 1930s
Author
Series
Publisher
Thames and Hudson
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
"Day wear, evening wear, sports and leisure wear, accessories, underwear, and wedding wear are featured, and complete descriptions of each garment accompany the drawings, itemizing color, cut, necklines, lapels, sleeves, pockets, fastenings, buttons, and belts ... Includes a chart summarizing at a glance the evolution of fashion and garment shapes, as well as biographies of outstanding 1930s designers."