Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of PlayThis updated edition of Costumes for the Stage aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the present day. An essential book of costume design. |
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Page 70
... trousers are almost a uniform for the city business man . Spongebag trousers ( small black and white check ) are fairly popular . Blazers - navy blue with a braided edge , cream or striped – can be simulated by the braided or painted ...
... trousers are almost a uniform for the city business man . Spongebag trousers ( small black and white check ) are fairly popular . Blazers - navy blue with a braided edge , cream or striped – can be simulated by the braided or painted ...
Page 118
... trouser pattern on page 129 and fixing the top of the trousers to elasticated bikini briefs ; the collar pattern is given on page 121. Bikini briefs can be used as a foundation for many kinds of skirt , holding the garment firmly in ...
... trouser pattern on page 129 and fixing the top of the trousers to elasticated bikini briefs ; the collar pattern is given on page 121. Bikini briefs can be used as a foundation for many kinds of skirt , holding the garment firmly in ...
Page 130
... trousers can also be made up cheaply from a pyjama pattern . Some stores conveniently sell pyjama trousers separately from the jackets . These trousers can be tied round the legs with thongs or cross gartered , or tucked into boots to ...
... trousers can also be made up cheaply from a pyjama pattern . Some stores conveniently sell pyjama trousers separately from the jackets . These trousers can be tied round the legs with thongs or cross gartered , or tucked into boots to ...
Contents
Medieval costume miracles and mysteries | 29 |
Shakespeare and the sixteenth century | 39 |
7 | 45 |
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