History of costume: from the ancient Egyptians to the twentieth centuryContains the history and illustrations of costumes and accessories from the Ancient Egyptians to the twentieth century. |
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| Title | History of costume: from the ancient Egyptians to the twentieth century |
| Author | Blanche Payne |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Harper & Row, 1965 |
| Original from | the University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Digitized | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Length | 607 pages |
| Subjects | › Art / Fashion Clothing and dress Costume Design / Textile & Costume Health & Fitness / Beauty & Grooming |
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