Historic Costumes and How to Make Them - Mary Fernald - Dover Fashion and Costumes

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them by Mary Fernald and Eileen Shenton is a practical, information-led guide to creating accurate period dress. This paperback sits within the Dover Fashion and Costumes series.

Key details

• Authors: Mary Fernald and Eileen Shenton
• Series: Dover Fashion and Costumes
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486449067

Synopsis

Designed for makers who value authenticity, this profusely illustrated guide brings together patterns and practical information for a wide span of historical clothing. Coverage ranges from short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century through to a lady’s bustle dress of the late 1800s, offering a clear sense of changing silhouettes and construction. With 81 illustrations, it provides visual support alongside the patterns and notes.

A useful reference for theatrical costume work and historical re-enactment projects.

Rackhams Reference : RKMG71PJS2