Mens Dress Patterns 17th Century
S.North, J.Tiramani, M.Braun, L.Costigliolo and
C.Thornton
This newest addition to the Victoria and Albert Museum s series on
historical dress patterns presents full instructions for the making
of men s historical garments in a technically accurate visually
exciting step-by-step format. The book delves into the intricate
detail of the techniques involved in historical tailoring and
dressmaking. Scale patterns precise construction diagrams an
abundance of informative details and x-ray photographs that reveal
the hidden structure of each piece are accompanied by color
photography of the whole garment.
Edited by the world's leading authorities on historical tailoring
Patterns of Men's Dress 1600 1630 surveys the masculine wardrobe in
England during the early seventeenth century. It features twelve
chapters each dedicated to one garment including an ensemble of
doublet and breeches three doublets a cloak a hat a night cap and a
night-cap liner a picadil a pair of mittens a sword girdle and
hangers and a linen stocking. Chapters on tailoring dressing and
inventories of men's dress provide key historical context. Like its
predecessors this book promises to be a unique resource for costume
designers dress and social historians students and fashion
enthusiasts alike.
176 Seiten, Hardcover, 27.00 x 30.50 cm, über 1300
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Best.-Nr. VAM010