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An illustrated dictionary of historic costume : from the first century B.C. to c. 1760 by James R. Planche is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. The alphabetically arranged items of clothing span nearly 2,000 years of fashion history — from the onset of the Christian era in the first century to the beginning of the reign of George III, c. 1760. From __abacot, hacketon, helm, jipocoat,__ and __jump__ to __xainture, ysgyn, zatayn,__ and __zibelline,__ the sweeping scope of this volume encompasses a remarkable range of all-but-forgotten lore. Profusely illustrated with over 1,300 detailed line drawings, it offers a useful guide for fashion and cultural historians, writers, designers, movie and theatrical producers, and all others with an interest in the history of fashion.
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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- James R. Planche
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781306357067
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Antiques & Collectibles, Design
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