Historic Costumes and How to Make Them

by Mary Fernald, E. Shenton, Eileen Shenton

Book Overview

This practical and informative guidebook is a "must-have" for anyone planning to create accurate period costumes for theatrical productions and historical reenactments. From short tunics worn by Saxon men in the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late 1800s, this profusely illustrated text contains a wealth of authentic patterns. Information on pattern sizes, materials required, and methods of sewing accompany simply drawn diagrams for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486449068
• ISBN13: 9780486449067
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"