Historic Costume, Fashion Western Europe 1490 - 1790, Kelly & Schwabe: Hardback

Historic Costume - A Chronicle of Fashion in Western Europe, 1490-1790

By Francis M. Kelly & Randolph Schwabe.

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London. 1929. First Edition. Hardback cover, 335 pages. Black & white illustrations throughout.

CONDITION

Overall fair condition - see photos. Some wear to hardcover corners/edges/spine, Foxing to fore edge, and to first 6/last 6 pages. No names or writing. Images crisp & clear throughout.

This book focuses on six style periods and the major elements of each. It begins with the Italianate (1490-1510) and the use of tight hose, gables and the French hoods. During the German Element (1510-1545) we see the rise of jerkins and slashing on sleeves. Progressing to the Spanish Bombast (1545-1620) reveals padding, busks and farthingales. With the advent of the "Van Dyke" fashions (1620-1655), emphasis shifts to boots, lace and linens. The Grand Regne (1655-1715) marks the rise of ribbons, perwigs, and cravats. The authors conclude their overview with "paniers, powder and queue" (1715-1790).

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