This is an awesome reference book looking into the history of fashion. It is 20,000 Years of Fashion, The History of Costume and Personal Adornment by Francois Boucher. The book was published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York, New York. It was printed and bound in Japan.
There are 441 pages, which includes an index. The book has many black and white photos as well as color photos and plates. The author begins with the earliest known fashion and continues until the 1940's. A must have if you appreciate and/or study fashion.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Prehistoric Costume
Chapter 2 - Costume In The Ancient East
Chapter 3 - Crete And Its Costume
Chapter 4 - The Mediterranean Countries
Chapter 5 - Europe From The Fifth Century BC To The Twelfth Century AD
Chapter 6 - Europe Between The Twelfth And Fourteenth Centuries
Chapter 7 - Costume In Europe From The Fourteenth To the Early Sixteenth Century
Chapter 8 - The Sixteenth Century
Chapter 9 - The Seventeenth Century
Chapter 10 - The Eighteenth Century
Chapter 11 - From The French Revolution To The Early Twentieth Century
Chapter 12 - Costume Fashions From 1920
Conclusion
General Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Condition: The book is in very good vintage condition. There is very slight discoloration to the dust jacket and wear around the edges. There is a small spot of sticker residue on the inside dust jacket flap. The pages are clean and intact. The binding is tight. The red cloth cover has been protected over the years from the dust jacket. Please see the photos for more details.
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