Costume Of Colonial Times (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163402146)

""Costume of Colonial Times"" by Alice Morse Earle is a comprehensive guide to the clothing and fashion of the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book explores the various styles and trends of clothing worn by men, women, and children during this period, as well as the materials and techniques used in their creation. Earle provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different types of garments, such as gowns, breeches, jackets, and waistcoats, and discusses the social and cultural significance of fashion in colonial America. The book also includes information on accessories, such as hats, shoes, and jewelry, as well as hairstyles and cosmetics. ""Costume of Colonial Times"" is a valuable resource for historians, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of American dress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alice Morse Earle
ISBN-10: 1163402141
ISBN-13: 9781163402146
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d