{"product_id":"pictorial-encyclopedia-of-historic-costume-paperback","title":"Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlbert Kretschmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by), \u003cb\u003eKarl Rohrbach\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRanging from the elegant garments worn by citizens of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to the dramatic clothing of nineteenth-century French, English, and German societies, this stunning pictorial encyclopedia chronicles the full sweep of historic dress through the centuries.\u003cbr\u003eCarefully gathered from a rare portfolio originally published in 1906, over one thousand detailed engravings are presented here in a continuous chronological format. An unparalleled history of costume design, this collection includes the garb of kings and laborers ... ladies and warriors ... peasants and priests. Scores of accessories are also illustrated, including shoes, jewelry, wigs, and hair ornaments, along with furniture, musical instruments, and weaponry from a fascinating array of time periods. Exquisitely rendered and magnificent in scope, the \u003ci\u003ePictorial Encyclopedia of Historic Costume\u003c\/i\u003e is a visual delight for designers, artists, historians, and everyone captivated by fashion's timeless allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 10.96 x 8.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756222775584,"sku":"9780486461427","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0067c79dabb7b415707b48a79241a82f.webp?v=1780076758","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/pictorial-encyclopedia-of-historic-costume-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}