The chronicle of western costume : from the ancient world to the late twentieth century /

Peacock, John, 1943-

The chronicle of western costume : from the ancient world to the late twentieth century / John Peacock - [London] : Thames & Hudson, [2010] - 224 p : ill ; 29 cm

Includes bibliography

Ancient civilizations -- The Middle Ages -- The Renaissance -- The Sixteenth Century -- The Seventeenth Century -- The Eighteenth Century -- The Nineteenth Century -- The Twentieth Century

Covering Western costume from Ancient Egypt to contemporary haute couture, this is a companion volume to Peacock's 'Fashion Sourcebooks'. The range of drawings reveals not only national characteristics but also social divisions, and provide a detailed reference for students and professionals alike.

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Costume--History
Clothing and dress--History
Clothing and dress--History--Pictorial works
Beauty and Fashion.