Patterns of Fashion: The cut and construction of clothes for men and women c.1560-1620 (v. 3)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0333382846 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"If you love 16th Century costume, this book is a must!!!" according to A Customer. This book is by the world's foremost researcher of costume and it shows! The attention to detail, history and patterns are invaluable. Although Ms. Arnold has recently passed, this series of costume books are truly a legacy of her greatness. NOT FOR A BEGINNER. Imperative for the advanced costumer who wishes for authentically reproduced garments. The patterns are taken directly from the garments themselves. Her bibliography is exhaustive. Her historical notes, awe-inspiring. I would be lost. Five Stars Great copy in great shape!. Ms. Barbara Stevens said Five Stars. A must have for costumers
Her early books were conceived as aids for the fashion and theatre students she taught, but as her unique range and depth of knowledge became apparent, more and more museums and other institutions sought her advice and, today, her books are essential tools for the study of dress and have been used throughout the world. Janet Arnold was a historian of fashion, which combined her two greatest passions: the theatre and clothes.
About the Author Janet Arnold was a historian of fashion, which combined her two greatest passions: the theatre and clothes. . Her early books were conceived as aids for the fashion and theatre students she taught, but as her unique range and depth of knowledge became apparent, more and more museums and other institutions sought her advice and, today, her books are essential tools for the study of dress and have been used throughout the world
The third volume in Janet Arnold's groundbreaking series Patterns of Fashion covers an earlier period than the previous two volumes: Patterns of Fashion 1660-1860 and Patterns of Fashion 1860-1940, concentrating on the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. As well as Janet Arnold's meticulous patterns for these remarkable garments, the book includes an amazing 300 black and white photographs ranging from portraits of the period to details of articles of clothing .. Significantly, too, this is the first of Arnold's books to include patterns for men's clothing