Costume of Ancient Egypt (Costume Reference Series) [Library Binding]

Philip Watson (Author), Jack Cassin-Scott (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1987 | Series: Costume Reference Series

Outlines the geography and history of Ancient Egypt and describes, in text and illustrations, the materials and methods used to make clothing and the typical styles of the era.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (December 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555467717
• ISBN-13: 978-1555467715
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,548,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Costuming reference, January 11, 2011

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This review is from: Costume of Ancient Egypt (Costume Reference Series) (Library Binding)

previewed book at local library. seems to be a junior high level book. no-nonsense, plenty of drawings for inspiration. briefly describes textiles used and historical periods referenced. planning to use this for bellydance costuming.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything about Ancient Egyptian Clothing!, June 6, 2000

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This review is from: Costume of Ancient Egypt (Costume Reference Series) (Library Binding)

This book was a bit long-winded but seemed to give a veryaccurate historical picture of the clothing for Ancient Egypt. Theauthor has gone through and describe exactly who wore what from the nobles to the priests to the workman and everything in between in Ancient Egypt. There are numerous black and white drawings and a few color pictures and accurate descriptions of all the outfits. See and read about what an ancient Egyptian woman may have worn while dancing. With some simple sewing skills or even a long piece of cloth one could imitate a costume from Ancient Egypt. If you've ever wondered what the Egyptians wore than this is the book for you.