Okay, so I bought this book thinking it would be a useful reference book. It's not. Yes, it has a bunch of illustrations, but it gives no reference information to go with the plates--which, by the way, are simply awful line drawings, some of which are badly colored in to the detriment of the pictures.
Do not buy this book if you want to learn what things are called, the time periods in which they were used, or any specific, detailed information about variations in the general styles for a specific period in time.
On the other hand, if you just want some reference pictures for designign your kid's Halloween costume, then you have plenty to go by.
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A Pictorial History of Costume From Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century: With Over 1900 Illustrated Costumes, Including 1000 in Full Color (Dover Fashion and Costumes) Paperback – July 23, 2004
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Wolfgang Bruhn
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Max Tilke
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Print length176 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherDover Publications
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Publication dateJuly 23, 2004
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Dimensions9.25 x 0.75 x 12.25 inches
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ISBN-100486435423
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- Publisher : Dover Publications; New edition (July 23, 2004)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0486435423
- ISBN-13 : 978-0486435428
- Item Weight : 1.73 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.25 x 0.75 x 12.25 inches
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- #733 in Style & Clothing
- #1,101 in Textile & Costume (Books)
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2007
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2011
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This has been very helpful in my entering the SCA. I have been able to look at various centuries and get a good overview of what people from different regions would have been wearing. Very fun and helpful.
Only problem--the book began falling apart the first time I opened it. It appears to be rather cheaply made (the glue on the binding did not hold and approx 10 pages fell away from the binding). I wasn't very bothered by it since it is just a fun game/play reference for me. I have even considered punching holes at putting it in a three ring binder but if you plan on cherising it for a keepsake be wary.
Only problem--the book began falling apart the first time I opened it. It appears to be rather cheaply made (the glue on the binding did not hold and approx 10 pages fell away from the binding). I wasn't very bothered by it since it is just a fun game/play reference for me. I have even considered punching holes at putting it in a three ring binder but if you plan on cherising it for a keepsake be wary.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2010
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Good source of information, could be better. It is somewhat limited in specifics, provides a more general concept, lives out areas of geography that where part of history. It seems that most authors of these type of books collect information mostly from English written sources. I.e. - Medival Europe's axis of power was central and east, not west as this publication suggests. Renaissance was more then just Italy or France. The color plates however are nicely done and if one compares with other contemporary materials, can learn quite a bit of the fashion development of centuries past.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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Purchased this well recommended historic clothing and fashion reference book for my wife as a Birthday Gift... She LOVED it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2015
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Liked it so far. Good pictures from each century from all over the world. Accompanied by descriptions. Recommend it if you are into costuming.
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2005
Although the pictures do not go into great detail, this book has a wealth of information for the costume designer. For kid's halloween costumes, school-play costumes, and general information on style and period, this book can be invaluable. Included are full colour and black and white sketches, as well as reproductions of statues and paintings. It is an excellent book for the casual costume designer, though a serious historical re-enactor would need something that provides greater detail.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2008
This book is pretty useless. the drawings are too simple, with few lines with poor quality coloring. I bought this book simply because it was cheap if I buy this with the one I wanted to buy originally. And even if this book cost $5, I wouldn't buy if I knew (and paid more than that, and caanot return since I'm living in overseas and shipping cost would be higher than this)
I would NOT recomment this book to anyone, unless they want to waste their money.
I would NOT recomment this book to anyone, unless they want to waste their money.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2005
Gives a basic and brief coverage of both male and female costume from different periods and cultures. mixture of both colour and black and white sketches. no great detail but good enough to present a general idea.
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This is a good book for a beginner
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Reviewed in Germany on May 11, 2015Verified Purchase
Gute Übersicht über die Art der Kleidung in den verschiedenen Epochen und Ländern. Die Bilder sind etwas klein und kaum Details - was noch schön wäre. Ansonsten im Großen und Ganzen ein gelungenes Bilderhandbuch - ähnlich dem Buch: Kostüm und Mode - das Bildhandbuch.
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Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2015Verified Purchase
This is an amazing book - it takes you through time with all the detailed description you need.
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