A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Dover Fashion and Costumes) [Paperback]

Mary Brooks Picken (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Fashion and Costumes | Publication Date: June 15, 1998

Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled alphabetically in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Enhanced with over 750 clearly detailed illustrations, this comprehensive guide will be welcomed by writers, designers, and historians.

Product Details

• Paperback: 446 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486402940
• ISBN-13: 978-0486402949
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Textiles & Costume

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, July 10, 2003

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Patrick Snyder (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Dover Fashion and Costumes) (Paperback)

The previous reviewer, Michelle Willingham, does not seem familiar with the use of a dictionary. It is not intended to be read, but consulted when information is needed.

This is an excellent reference work, a classic in its field.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion, February 27, 2006

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Karen L. Moench (Paso Robles, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Dover Fashion and Costumes) (Paperback)

I found this book to be rather comprehensive in terminology and volume of terms. I would have liked to have seen some dates for items, at least approximately. Eg: It is important to know when the zipper was invented in order to make a historically correct dress. But all in all the book has been helpful with definitions and illustrations.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Useful, May 19, 2007

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Susana Cuomo "Jules Verne" (Argentina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Dover Fashion and Costumes) (Paperback)

I believe the book is very complete, not only because of the word definitions, but also because of the pictures which show how costumes were in each fashion trend and in which we can see diferences between time an place. I have just recieved the book and that is the impresion I have from a quick look.