". . . thoroughness and most impressive scholarship . . . much entertaining detail and . . . pleasant humour." — The Times Literary Supplement (London)Underwear — practical garments with a utilitarian function or body coverings that serve an erotic purpose? As this fascinating and intelligently written study shows, the role played by underclothing over the last several centuries has been a varied one.In a well-documented, profusely illustrated volume combining impressive scholarship with an entertaining, often humorous style, two distinguished clothing historians consider undergarments worn by the English over the past 600 years. Beginning with the Middle Ages, the authors cover centuries of clothing history, including the Tudor period, the Restoration, the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and the twentieth century up to the eve of World War II. Drawing on extensive, research, the Cunningtons illuminate the role and function of underwear: it protected the wearer against the elements, supported costume shapes, served as an erotic stimulus, symbolized class distinctions, and fulfilled other social, sanitary, and economic functions. Enhancing the detailed, comprehensive text are more... [Read More]

Mens Scottish Jacobite Ghillie Kilt Shirt Casual Long Sleeve Lace-up Shirt Medieval Renaissance Pirate Costume ShirtBrand: DaupanzeesMaterial: 98% Cotton and 2% PolyesterGarment Care:Washing max 104℉ (40℃), Do not tumble dry, Do not bleach.Hand-washed or machine-washed and hung up to air dry Design: Lace-up shirt featuring golden buttons, turn down collar, long sleeve and embroidery. Size Information: Small -- Shoulder 18.4" (46.8cm), Chest 43.7" (111cm), Sleeve 25.8" (65.5cm), Length 27.8" (70.5cm) Medium -- Shoulder 18.9" (48cm), Chest 45.7" (116cm), Sleeve 26.0" (66cm), Length 28.3" (72cm) Large -- Shoulder 19.6" (49.8cm), Chest 48.7" (123.6cm), Sleeve 26.3" (66.8cm), Length 28.9" (73.5cm) X-Large -- Shoulder 20.3" (51.6cm), Chest 51.7" (131.2cm), Sleeve 26.6" (67.6cm), Length 29.5" (75cm) XX-Large -- Shoulder 21.0" (53.4cm), Chest 54.6" (138.8cm), Sleeve 26.9" (68.4cm), Length 30.1" (76.5cm) If you're not sure about your size, please tell us your weight, bust and height in lbs and inches.Let's help you to make choice.Thanks!

No more plastic or paper bags! Go green with this fully recyclable and reusable linen tote bag. Perfect size for all your needs with a large capacity. MEASUREMENTS: 16.5"W x 14"H. With comfortable and sturdy over the shoulder straps. Make this shopping tote your new favorite grocery bag, library tote, beach tote, diaper bag. It offers a lot of convenience when storing things like an ipad, a 13" laptop, textbooks, cellphones, keys, makeup bags, daily essentials or other stuff. Just start thinking of all the places you can use this versatile eco bag! Shopping for groceries, going to the library, having a picnic in the park, school, yoga class, travel. Take it where ever you want. Has a simple and stylish design, no zippers, pockets or lining. Just linen with finest quality finishing. The heavy duty stitching will last longer without loosening threads and can hold up to 30 pounds of weight. Compared to cotton, linen requires less water to cultivate and is 30% stronger. Great gift idea for him or her, young or old, for any occasion. With the widest range of prints you'll find anywhere, you are sure to find the right design for that special person! Our tote bag designs are professionall... [Read More]

From togas to tailcoats: the evolution of style from antiquity to 1888 (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary - Special edition) Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work??consolidated?in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates ? remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet's organization by culture and subject has been preserved in TASCHEN's magnificent and complete reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Perusing these beautifully detailed and exquisitely colored illustrations, you?ll discover everything from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century French women's couture. Though Racinet's study spans the globe from ancient times through his own, his focus is on European clothing from the Middle Ages to the 1880s and this subject is treated with exceeding passion and attention to detail. The Complete Costume History is an absolute... [Read More]

Charlie Crow children's dark brown cloak costume with attached hood. Fits kids aged 7-9. The cloak is approximately 105 cm in length. 100% polyester. Machine washable see costume for full instructions. Wash at 30 degrees. No Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Conforms to European safety regulations. As a precaution keep away from fire. Charlie Crow is an independent, family run company. We offer our own award winning designs, which are made in our workshop in Staffordshire, Great Britain. For over 21 years we having been providing fun, innovative costumes that allow children to explore their own creativity. We guarantee that every product we create conforms to all safety regulations in both Europe and the USA.

An eight-volume set examining the development of costume and fashion and the social history that gave rise to it. It depicts the changing styles, processes, and trends - from the first people to wear clothes in the last Ice Age to the courtly fashion of medieval Europe to the globalization of Western style - that led us to the clothing of today.

The changing fashions in costumes and accessories from the medieval period to the 19th century are presented here through the beautiful colour lithographs of the great 19th-century French authority Albert Racinet. His original text has been edited to make his work more widely accessible but his intriguing snippets of information, such as how Renaissance Venetian women dyed their hair, and his personal comments on fashion excesses have been retained. For each period, from Antiquity to the Middle Ages and beyond, figures are drawn in a variety of positions with painstaking detail but with each drawing influenced by the period it is representing. There are also lavish illustrations of jewellery, hats, ruffs, pipes and living interiors. This large format book finishes with patterns for the toga and an assortment of other costumes. An enjoyable and colourful journey through European history.

Charlie Crow French T-shirt top and Beret Costume for children. Blue & White. T-Shirt style outfit made from 100% polyester. Fits kids 3-8 years. Costume includes French top and hat only. Machine washable see the costume for full details. Wash at 30 degrees. No Bleach. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Conforms to European safety regulations. As a precaution keep away from fire. Charlie Crow is an independent, family run company. We offer our own award winning designs, which are made in our workshop in Staffordshire, Great Britain. For over 21 years we having been providing fun, innovative costumes that allow children to explore their own creativity. We guarantee that every product we create conforms to all safety regulations in both Europe and the USA.

A Cyclopedia of Costume Vol. II a General History of Costume in Europe

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A Cyclopedia of Costume, Or, Dictionary of Dress, Including Notices of Contemporaneous Fashions on the Continent; A General Chronological History of t Height : 0.65 In Length : 9.69 In Width : 7.44 In Weight : 1.23