Contains the history and illustrations of costumes and accessories from the Ancient Egyptians to the twentieth century.

Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations.

Costume styles include Egyptian, Roman, Greek, early Christian and Biblical, Gothic, Renaissance, Elizabethan, Restoration, Georgian, Romantic, and Fin de Siec̀le.

Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings — from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captions.

Classic pictorial history of fashion from around the world depicts costumes over the centuries, from ancient Egyptians wearing pleated loincloths to well-dressed Parisian ladies of the late 1800s. 57 color plates. 69 black-and-white plates.