J. R. Planche
Published: 2010-11
Total Pages: 376
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From the ancient Britain of the Celts to the sophisticated tastes of the late 16th century, this book offers a detailed historical account of civil, religious and military British garments, armor and body decorations. Covering the clothing and jewelry of all sections of society, the book¿s chronology highlights the sometimes stark contrast between the dress of the different classes -- from commoners to kings. This faithful reprint of the original 1834 edition retains all the hundreds of exquisite black and white line drawings which vividly capture the lives of men and women throughout the ages. Includes the national dress of both Scotland and Ireland. ¿A strong reminder of the symbolic power of what we wear.¿