Historic Costume in Pictures (Dover Pictorial Archives) (original 1907; edition 1975)

by Braun & Schneider

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Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings -- from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captions.

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Title:	Historic Costume in Pictures (Dover Pictorial Archives)
Authors:	Braun & Schneider
Info:	Dover Publications (1975), Edition: 2, Paperback, 256 pages
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Historic Costume in Pictures by Braun & Schneider (1907)

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CathyLockhart | Sep 30, 2022 |

engravings of historic costume as translated through various paintings and sketches. Lots of extrapolation. Not great as source material for determining historical correctness, but good for those who just want an overview of the types of clothing worn in various periods. (

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Historic Costume in Pictures

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Costumes of All Nations

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Braun & Schneider's Historic Costume CD-ROM and Book

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1907

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The 2004 electronic-plus-print edition contains the same images as the print-only editions.

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Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings -- from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captions.

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