| Description |
xii, 286 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-286). |
| Note |
"Based on A dictionary of English costume, 900-1900 by C.W. and P.E. Cunnington and Charles Beard, now completely revised, updated and supplemented to the present day by Valerie Cumming." |
| Contents |
The dictionary of fashion history -- Glossary: fibres, fabrics, materials -- Glossary of laces -- Glossary: obsolete colour names. |
| Summary |
"A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyelopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was reissued and updated several times, for the last time in 1976. For decades it has served as a bible for costume historians. The Dictionary of Fashion History completely updates and supplements the Cunningtons' landmark work to bring it up to the present day. Featuring additional terms and revised definitions, this new edition represents an essential reference for costume historians, students of fashion history or anyone involved in creating period costume for the theatre, film or television. It is also fascinating reading for those simply interested in the subject. Clear, concise and meticulous in detail, this essential reference answers countless questions relating to the history of dress and for generations to come." |
| Subject |
Clothing and dress -- History -- Dictionaries.
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Fashion -- History -- Dictionaries.
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| Added Author |
Cunnington, C. Willett (Cecil Willett), 1878-1961.
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Cunnington, Phillis, 1887-1974.
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Beard, Charles Relly, 1891-1958.
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Cunnington, C. Willett (Cecil Willett), 1878-1961.
Dictionary of English costume, 900-1900.
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| ISBN |
9781847885340 (hbk.) |
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1847885349 (hbk.) |
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9781847885333 (pbk.) |
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1847885330 (pbk.) |
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