Women's Hats, Headdresses and Hairstyles: With 453 Illustrations, Medieval to Modern (Dover Fashion and Costumes)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486448509 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"I was a little disappointed in this book" according to jamie. I was a little disappointed in this book. the depth of info, the skill of the sketches and the presentation of descriptions is chronologically random to me. Its a place to start though, I suppose.. Three Stars It is good resource of ideas. Reading is difficult unless you already know some.. Women's Hats, Headdresses and One of the better referance books, tons of illustrations and extrememly helpful for fine details.I would purchase this book again.
Pages of drawings are accompanied by detailed notes on the styles illustrated, including information on the materials used and the varying methods of manufacture. For those who want to get their historical details accurate, this profusely illustrated guide will be an invaluable reference."Designers for any media and students of history will use and enjoy the book." (Choice)."Remarkably entertaining." (The Economist). A brief glossary and bibliography add to the book's effectiveness. This informative and meticulously researched book provides an authentic record of more than 1,300 years of changing fashions in women's hairstyles and headwear in England.More than 400 of the author's own drawings — rendered from ancient sources — trace these evolving fashions. From simple barbettes, crespines, and wimples worn in Anglo-Saxon times to the pillbox hat popularized by Jackie Kennedy in the mid-twentieth century, hats and headdres