English Costume

English Costume: From Prehistoric Times To The End Of The Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive book that covers the history of English clothing from prehistoric times to the late 18th century. The book is written by George Clinch a renowned historian and expert on English clothing. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in English history. Each chapter begins with an overview of the period and the clothing styles that were popular at the time. The author then provides detailed descriptions of the clothing worn by men and women including the materials used the colors and the accessories. The book is richly illustrated with over 300 black and white illustrations including drawings paintings and photographs of clothing and accessories from different periods in English history. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed descriptions that provide additional information about the clothing and how it was worn. The book also includes a glossary of terms used in English clothing as well as a bibliography for further reading. Overall English Costume: From Prehistoric Times To The End Of The Eighteenth Century is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of English clothing and fashion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.