The Evolution of Fashion: Pattern and Cut from 1066 to 1930 (Paperback)

~ (Author), Peter Arthur Bucknell (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Drama Publishers; 1 edition (June 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896760995
• ISBN-13: 978-0896760998
• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #176,907 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable, one-of-a kind resource, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

This book was the primary text in a costume history course I took in college, and it still stands out among the many costume books I've since accumulated as one of the most helpful. For those concentrating on a particular period who want to see lots of variations within that period--for example, those who are concerned with the difference between an 1853 sleeve and an 1854 sleeve--this is not for them: it depicts the basic style of each period and in written text describes the popular fabrics, trends, and design variations. As an overview that shows what people were wearing during the reign of every English monarch from 1066 to 1930, it is unsurpassed. Where other costume books tend to be vague and skimpy on pre-16th-century styles, this text clearly indicates what year a style belongs to and does not lump together a few drawings as examples of "medieval dress." The book includes patterns for every major garment pictured, but these, as other reviewers have noted, are not for novices. All in all, this is a wonderful book for a variety of purposes.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful referance guide for period and stage costumes, November 5, 1998

By A Customer

I have refered to this book time and time again. It is not a bible for costumes. However, I have used it to adapt many of my own patterns to suit the period. Hill and bucknell state that it is not a historical study, but for those who have no idea where to begin, this is a great place to start.

The one thing I enjoy about the book is it reaches many people. People who make stage costumes, Elizibetian Fairs and even doll outfits benifit from the way pieces are laid out. The insturctions are simple but vauge a few times. The authors have the attitude you know what you are doing. The book is well worth reading. It was not a waste my time.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great reference book., November 27, 1998

By A Customer

I belong to a renaissance reinactment group. This book has come in handy more times than I can remember. Expecially with newcommers to the troup who are looking for a costume idea. I'd recomend it to anyone who sew's for ideas.