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children's costume: the complete historical sourcebook
[Hardback - 2009]
john peacock
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Publisher: Thames & Hudson | ISBN: 9780500514887 | Pages: 0
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Featuring over 1,000 of John Peacock s renowned illustrations, this book is the ultimate sourcebook for children s costume down the Ages, from Antiquity to the present day. Every era and style of childrenswear is represented: Ancient Egyptian pleated linen robes; medieval tunics, stockings and fur-trimmed hats; exquisite miniature 17th-century gowns; the pretty printed cotton dresses and slippers of the 19th century; the denim and sportswear of our own time. Also included are special pages showing infants frocks, children s headgear and children s accessories. The book is arranged in six chronological sections, and every picture is accompanied by a full description. A final reference section includes a concise bibliography and an invaluable time chart tracing the evolution of children s costume throughout the centuries.

About the Author

John Peacock has worked as a fashion and costume designer and lecturer in fashion history. He was for several years senior costume designer for BBC Television, and is the author of many books on costume.

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