The Dictionary Of Costume

The dictionary contains more than 3200 entries on all aspects of costume. Articles of clothing from all over the world and from all periods of history are included. More than 2000 drawings accompany the text, illustrating every aspect of the subject. Details of accessories and underwear, hairstyles and cosmetics, clothing materials and embellishments such as embroideries and lace are included. Ruth Turner Wilcox is the author of Folk and Festival Costume of the World.

Introduction -- Dictionary -- Appendix A: Garment types -- Appendix B: Garment by country -- Appendix C: Garment types by era

Compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, words are grouped alphabetically according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Over 750 illustrations.

Significantly greater in scope than anything currently available—online or in print—this comprehensive resource includes more than 20,000 fashion and costume terms as well as more than 300 illustrations.

Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. Alphabetically arranged, the profusely illustrated volume features over 1,300 detailed line drawings.

Stephanie Davis has combined her painting and art teaching with research into costumes as depicted through the centuries. Dozens of carefully drawn and detailed illustrations embellish the text and give a visual dimension. She includes lists of couturiers and designers, costume collections and exhibitions of ancient civilisations.--[book cover].