Fashion & Costume
Discover the captivating evolution of fashion and costume from bygone eras to modern times. This collection offers a diverse range of works that explore various styles, cultural influences, and historical milestones in clothing. Learn about the art of dressmaking, the significance of garments in different societies, and the personalities that shaped fashion history. Ideal for enthusiasts, historians, and those curious about the threads that weave our world.
Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)
"Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)" by Alice Morse Earle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volum...
By Alice Morse Earle
Lloyd's Treatise on Hats, with Twenty-Four Engravings Containing Novel Delineations of His Various Shapes, Shewing the Manner in Which They Should Be Worn...
"Lloyd's Treatise on Hats, with Twenty-Four Engravings" by Robert Lloyd is a detailed guide written in the early 19th century. This book serves as bot...
By Robert Lloyd
Costume: Fanciful, Historical and Theatrical
"Costume: Fanciful, Historical and Theatrical" by Mrs. Aria is a compilation focusing on the evolution of clothing and fashions through various histor...
By Mrs. (Eliza Davis) Aria
Baltimore Hats, Past and Present
"Baltimore Hats, Past and Present" by William T. Brigham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the developmen...
By William Tufts Brigham
The Evolution of Fashion
"The Evolution of Fashion" by Florence Mary Gardiner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the development of f...
By Florence Mary Gardiner
Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 48, June, 1854
"Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 48, June, 1854" by Various is a vintage periodical that features a compilation of articles, stories, and illustrations refl...
By Various
Dress and Look Slender
"Dress and Look Slender" by Jane Warren Wells is a guide on fashion and personal styling written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the con...
By Jane Warren Wells
The Art of Tying the Cravat; Demonstrated in sixteen lessons
"The Art of Tying the Cravat; Demonstrated in sixteen lessons" by H. Le Blanc is a detailed guidebook written in the early 19th century. This instruct...
By H. Le Blanc
The corset and the crinoline : $b A book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time
"The Corset and the Crinoline" by W. B. L. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the intricate relationship b...
By William Barry Lord
Chats on Costume
"Chats on Costume" by G. Woolliscroft Rhead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolution and significan...
By G. Woolliscroft (George Woolliscroft) Rhead
Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years With Special Supplement: Bed Jackets
"Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2: From 1st Size to 2 Years" by Various is a collection of knitting patterns designed for baby garments, written in the earl...
By Various
Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851
"Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851" by Various is a periodical publication focused on women's interests, written in the mid-19th century. Th...
By Various
The Lady's Album of Fancy Work for 1850 Consisting of Novel, Elegant, and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting, Crochet, Braiding, and Embroidery, with Clear and Explicit Directions for Working the Patterns
"The Lady's Album of Fancy Work for 1850" by Unknown is a collection of instructional designs for various needlework techniques, likely created during...
By Unknown
Garment cutting in the twentieth century : $b Consisting of a series of articles on garment cutting and making
"Garment Cutting in the Twentieth Century: Consisting of a Series of Articles on Garment Cutting and Making with Illustrations by Diagrams" by Günther...
By Günther F. Hertzer
Dress and care of the feet $b showing their natural shape and construction; their usual distorted condition; how corns, bunions, flat feet, and other deformities are caused, with instructions for their prevention or cure. Also, directions for dressing the feet with comfort and elegance, and many useful hints to those who wear, as well as those who make foot-coverings.
"Dress and Care of the Feet" by John Lord Peck is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of this treatise is to ...
By John Lord Peck
Fashion parade : $b knit and crochet for him and her
"Fashion Parade: Knit and Crochet for Him and Her" by American Thread Company is a practical guidebook on knitting and crochet techniques, likely crea...
By American Thread Company
Stoles and shawls: hairpin lace, knitted, crocheted
"Stoles and shawls: hairpin lace, knitted, crocheted" by the American Thread Company is a craft instruction book published in the mid-20th century. Th...
By American Thread Company
Stoles: Knitted; Crocheted; Hairpin Lace
"Stoles: Knitted; Crocheted; Hairpin Lace" by American Thread Company is a collection of crafting patterns focused on the creation of stoles using dif...
By American Thread Company
The Mirror of the Graces Containing General Instructions for Combining Elegance, Simplicity, and Economy with Fashion in Dress; Hints on Female Accomplishments and Manners; and Directions for the Preservation of Health and Beauty
"The Mirror of the Graces" by an active 19th century Lady of distinction is a comprehensive guidebook written in the early 19th century. The book focu...
By active 19th century Lady of distinction
In Fashions: for Him, for Her, in Knits, in Crochets
"In Fashions: for Him, for Her, in Knits, in Crochets" by American Thread Company is a collection of knitting and crocheting patterns likely written i...
By American Thread Company