Accessories of Dress: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

From hats, veils, wigs, and cosmetics to cravats, shawls, shoes, and gloves, this useful reference provides an entertaining account of the forms of personal adornment men and women have used throughout the ages to enhance their wearing apparel. Incorporates illustrations from rare books and magazines, photographs, and observations. 644 figures and 59 plates.;Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; Table of Contents; Part I -- ACCESSORIES WORN ON THE HEAD; CHAPTER 1 -- The Hat; Middle Ages; 1300-1500 A.D.; 1500-1600; 1600-1700; 1700-1800; 1800-1900; Twentieth Century; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 2 -- The Veil; Middle Ages; 1500-1700; 1700-1900; Twentieth Century; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 3 -- Feathers; Middle Ages; 1500-1600; 1600-1800; Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 4 -- The Wig; 1600-1800; 1800-1900; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 5 -- The Patch; 1600-1800; REFERENCES; CHAPTER 6 -- The Mask; Middle Ages-1600; 1600-1700; 1700-1800; REFERENCES. Title Page Copyright Page Preface Table of Contents Part I -- ACCESSORIES WORN ON THE HEAD CHAPTER 1 -- The Hat Middle Ages 1300-1500 A.D. 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 2 -- The Veil Middle Ages 1500-1700 1700-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 3 -- Feathers Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1800 Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries REFERENCES CHAPTER 4 -- The Wig 1600-1800 1800-1900 REFERENCES CHAPTER 5 -- The Patch 1600-1800 REFERENCES CHAPTER 6 -- The Mask Middle Ages-1600 1600-1700 1700-1800 REFERENCES. CHAPTER 7 -- Earrings1500-1700 1800-Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 8 -- The Hairpin 1500-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 9 -- The Hair Net Middle Ages 1500-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 10 -- The Comb Middle Ages 1600-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 11 -- Toilet Accessories: Paints and Powders Middle Ages 1500-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century CHAPTER 12 -- Toilet Accessories: Cosmetics for the Hair 1500-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century CHAPTER 13 -- Toilet Accessories: Perfume Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700. 1'100-1900Twentieth Century REFERENCES Part II -- ACCESSORIES WORN AT THE NECK, SHOULDERS, AND WAIST CHAPTER 14 -- Pins and Brooches Middle Ages 1500-1700 1700-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 15 -- Beads and Necklace Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century CHAPTER 16 -- Collars and Cuffs 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 REFERENCES CHAPTER 17 -- The Cravat and Tie 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1940 REFERENCES CHAPTER 18 -- The Shawl 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 19 -- The Girdle and Belt Late Middle Ages 1500-1600. 1600-18001800-1900 REFERENCES Part III -- ACCESSORIES WORN ON THE FEET AND LEGS CHAPTER 20 -- Shoes Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 21 -- Buckles Middle Ages 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century CHAPTER 22 -- Hose Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 23 -- Garters Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 24 -- Gaiters 1700-1800 1800-1900 REFERENCES Part IV -- ACCESSORIES WORN ON THE ARM AND HAND. CHAPTER 25 -- The BraceletMiddle Ages 1500-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 26 -- The Ring Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 27 -- Gloves Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES CHAPTER 28 -- The Watch Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES Part V -- ACCESSORIES CARRIED IN THE HAND CHAPTER 29 -- The Walking Stick Middle Ages 1500-1600 1600-1700 1700-1800 1800-1900 Twentieth Century REFERENCES. CHAPTER 30 -- The Umbrella and Parasol. Drawing upon a vast number of historical sources, the authors of this useful reference have created an entertaining account of the forms of personal adornment men and women have used throughout the ages to enhance their wearing apparel. From hats, veils, wigs, and cosmetics, to cravats, shawls, shoes, and gloves, to walking sticks, handbags, fans, and furs, the engaging commentary displays the humor and personal charm of the many-sided story of accessorized apparel. 644 figures and 59 plates. Illustrations of hats, veils, wigs, cravats, shawls, shoes, gloves, and other accessories enhance an engaging commentary that reveals the humor and charm of the many-sided story of accessorized apparel. 644 figures and 59 plates.