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This easy-to-use sourcebook of fashion in the Western world spans 40 centuries from ancient Egyptian robes to today's latest Parisian designs. Arranged chronologically, over 1,000 meticulous color drawings record the astonishing variety of ways in which the human form can be adorned. This is the indispensable reference that no collector, social historian, or fashion enthusiast should be without. Over 1,000 color illustrations.

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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 15, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810939533
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810939530
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,076,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An extensive overview of fashion history, August 21, 1999
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While this book isn't strong on text nor has any detailed clothing construction information, I do find it very inspiring when I'm looking for ideas for my own fashion designs. It's an excellent idea book and a general reference to those only superficially interested in fashion history in the western world. For something more in-depth for a seamstress or historian, you'd need to look elsewhere.
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3.0 out of 5 stars a good basic reference, August 22, 1999
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This book is good for peliminary research, as illustrated in the previous reviews. However, I find that the blocky figures sometimes interfere with capturing the right period sillouette. As mentioned before, this book depicts costumes almost year-by-year. But this doesn't provide a wide variety of clothing from one period. For example, you will see how women dressed in various countries for a stretch of five years or so, but nothing as to how men dressed, or regional variations in costume.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Serious fashion historians, avoid this book., February 15, 1998
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Although Peacock made a valiant attempt at giving an overview of costume, this is an extremely poor source for anyone doing serious costume research. Some of the details--silhouette, trim, seamlines, etc.--are grossly distorted or misrepresented. Although readers may get a general idea of what clothing in other periods looked like, they should not take any of these drawings seriously unless they can be verified with other sources. Even a cursory look at the artwork from which Peacock's redrawings were done will show obvious inaccuracies. This book may be useful as a take-off point for further research but nothing more.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate, fun on a superficial level, not good for research
The reader can immediately appreciate the layout of the book, with its full-color renditions filling each page (about 8 figures per page). Read more
Published on May 15, 2007 by Hedera Femme

3.0 out of 5 stars Great jumping off point
As a member of a Middle Ages recreation group, I found some fantastic images that inspire me to create the garb they're showing. Unfortunately, Mr. Read more
Published on August 15, 2005 by Rachel Gray

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful depiction of fashion through the ages
I agree with one reviewer that you don't get a sense of fashion for one prolonged period. For example, you get several pictures of what a Russian lady would wear in 1876, but not... Read more
Published on October 14, 2004 by gunngirl

4.0 out of 5 stars Details, Details and More Amazing Details!
I BORROWED THIS BOOK FROM A COWORKER AND NEARLY CRIED WHEN I GAVE IT BACK. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SUPERMAGNIFICENT, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE HISTORY OF EACH... Read more
Published on September 16, 2000 by Mel

4.0 out of 5 stars ...good for reference.
Like it's been said, a good book to refer back to from time to time... if nothing else
Published on November 17, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the serious period seamstress, but a fine reference
An excellent reference and beginning point for most theatrical costumers, hobbyists, and others looking for ideas, not specific patterns. Read more
Published on June 30, 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars A must-have resource for cursory costume research
As a costume designer, I use this book to refresh my memory on silhouette and style for specific eras. Read more
Published on March 17, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The fashion history
I recently had to make a university research on fashion history, cause I'm studying fashion design....so I found these book on the university library.... Read more
Published on July 24, 1997

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