Costume : 1066 to the present / John Peacock.
By: Peacock, John
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Contributor(s): Peacock, John. Costume 1066-1990s.
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BookPublisher: London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 2006 2012Edition: 2nd rev. ed.Description: 140 p. : chiefly ill. ; 28 cm.ISBN: 9780500286029 (pbk.); 0500286027.Subject(s): Clothing and dress -- England -- History -- Pictorial worksDDC classification: 391.00942
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General lending | MTU Cork School of Music Library Lending | 391.00942 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00176237 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This updated edition of John Peacock's unrivalled collection of drawings ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume.
More than a thousand illustrations, based on surviving garments and contemporary paintings and photographs, demonstrate the astonishing changes in men's and women's clothing over the centuries - from the simple tunics and gowns of the eleventh century to the petticoat breeches and ostrich-plumed hats of Charles II's reign to the casual T-shirts and shorts of the present era.
The evolution of particular garments can easily be traced, from their origins through their fashionable epochs to their inevitable demise and resurgence. The book is divided into the reigns of the British monarchs, and the costumes have been chosen to reflect analogous developments in the United States and Europe.
Clear and detailed drawings, plus notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric, decoration, accessories and cut, make each costume immediately comprehensible. Completely up to date, and with a new chart showing the main changes in fashion through the centuries, this is an essential reference for students of theatrical design and fashion, drama groups and anyone interested in the history of costume.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-140).
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface (p. 6)
- The Costumes (p. 7)
- Chart of the Development of Costume (p. 136)
- Further Reading (p. 138)