The Evolution of Fashion: Pattern and Cut from 1066 to 1930A history of the development of English costume and cutting from the Norman Conquest to the Second World War. Each section illustrates a man and a woman wearing the typical attire of the upper middle classes.--From introd. Includes patterns at 1/8 scale. |
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Accessories adapt armhole arranged attached back half band belt bodice body boned Boots breeches brim buttoned characteristics Chemise close cloth COAT collar Colours construction corset costume covered crown Cuff curve decorated deep develop doublet dress edge extend Fabrics fall fastening feathers figure flared fold formal foundation frequently frill front garments gather give gown Hair half half COAT Hats head Head dress inches knee lace length lower material men's Movement narrow natural neck neckline Notes on patterns Padding Padding and restriction petticoat placed placket pleat previous fashion reveal ribbons robe roll round secured sewn shape Shirt Shoes short shoulders side side seams silk similar skirts sleeve stiffened Stockings striped style terminate throughout tied tight tightly trimmed Trousers tunic usually waist waistband waistcoat waistline wear wide Women worn wrist
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| Title | The Evolution of Fashion: Pattern and Cut from 1066 to 1930 Pattern and Cut from 1066 to 1930 |
| Authors | Margot Hamilton Hill, Peter A. Bucknell |
| Illustrated by | Margot Hamilton Hill, Peter A. Bucknell |
| Edition | 5, illustrated, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Batsford, 1987 |
| ISBN | 0713458186, 9780713458183 |
| Length | 225 pages |
| Subjects | › Art / Fashion |
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