Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries
September 1, 2010 | In: Books
- ISBN13: 9780486290607
- Condition: New
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Product Description
Carefully researched, meticulously detailed account of the style and construction of period costumes. Includes descriptions and illustrations of royal apparel, elaborate ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments and civilian dress of all classes. Also discusses jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery and hairdressing.
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Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries
5 Responses to Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries
Anonymous
September 1st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
In short, one of the only things I truly enjoyed about this book was the apparent use/artistic copy of actual woodcuts and pictures to display to the reader what the garb of the period looked like.
Rating: 3 / 5
Anonymous
September 1st, 2010 at 6:39 pm
I bought this book because I needed a read and was busted at the time. This book reminds me of my 10th grade reasearch paper. Short clips, pictures second hand. It contained very little actual information on the period,reasons or construction. I give it one point for effort and another because it has pictures. It might be good for an elementary school or junior high library to do a short paper with. Otherwise save your pennies.
Rating: 2 / 5
Vittoria duSolie
September 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I use this book as a refrence for all of my hopelades and Surcotes, and several of my men’s things. I love this book!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Moon Garden
September 1st, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Very informative. Excellent historical reference. Describes the hows and whys of fashion evolution the 13th through the 15th centuries, very well. An informative and interesting resource.
Rating: 4 / 5
sibyll@sl.edu
September 1st, 2010 at 10:50 pm
This book is a necessary addition to the library of anyone who is reproducing costumes from cotehardies to houpelandes. The references are sometimes difficult to follow; however, the costumes are cross-referenced to easily follow the developments of fashion during the Gothic and early-Renaissance periods. It also contains pattern layouts and piecing guides for some of the articles of clothing.
Rating: 5 / 5