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Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries (Paperback)

by Mary G. Houston (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; New edition edition (26 Aug 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0486290603
ISBN-13: 978-0486290607
Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.4 x 1.8 cm

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Describes the style and construction of royal raiment, ecclesiastical vestments, academic and legal robes, and civilian dress for all classes. Also discusses related subjects such as jewelry, textiles, armor, and hairdressing. Over 350 black-and- white line drawings of complete costumes, decoration, and patterns are taken from contemporary illustra

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference; a "must-have" for costumers!, 18 Feb 1999

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Don't let the tiny price fool you! This slim volume is worth its weight in gold for anyone seeking to study and/or replicate period costume. Clothing for the common folk, royalty and the clergy are meticulously examined and discussed. The only lack is any discussion of undergarments, the book focusing only on tunics, surcoats, cloaks, shoes and head coverings. We are left to wonder what sort of leggings, stockings, drawers, petticoats, corsets or chemises they might have worn.

It is easy to follow the development of line and cut through the centuries. Many detailed line drawings, along with some coloured plates give a good indication of details of construction and trim. It is easy to create patterns of any size from these drawings. Many drawings of the effigies of deceased monarchs and their consorts give an especially typical illustration of their favoured clothing. We can assume that the folk of their period followed their royalty's tastes during the reign and for some time afterward.

There is a very good section on embroideried trims and fabrics, and some treatment of jewelry as well. The head coverings for women are especially well covered. Armor and chain mail, and some weaponry are well discussed and illustrated.

A particularly interesting point is that the reigns of the monarchs of England, France and Germany are presented in table form for each century, complete w/ dates. Having this information compiled in this fashion is invaluable when one needs to be very accurate in construction of period garb, and may have not much more to go on than the name of the monarch of the time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for costumers, 4 April 1998

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fount of Information!, 31 Dec 1998

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This is a great book for anyone interested in the clothing of this period. It's an easy read, and there's lots of patterns printed, in addition to pictures of people wearing the fashions. It allows you to see clearly the progression of fashion from 1200 to 1500.

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