Medieval Costume in England and France: The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

Carefully researched, meticulously detailed account of the style and construction of period costumes. Includes descriptions and illustrations of royal apparel, elaborate ecclesiastical dress and vestments, academic and legal garments, and civilian dress of all classes. Also discusses jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery and hairdressing. An Illustrated Reference Guide To The Clothing Worn By Men And Women In The Middle Ages; Includes Information On The Style And Construction Of Costumes Worn By The Different Classes In The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, And Fifteenth Centuries. The Construction Of Thirteenth-century Costume -- Regal Costume In The Thirteenth Century -- An Introduction To Ecclesiastical Costume And That Of The Religious Orders -- Civilian Dress Of The Thirteenth Century -- Armour In Thirteenth Century And Details From Metal Ornaments -- Thirteenth-century Ornament As Applied To Textiles And Embroideries -- The Style And Construction Of Fourteenth-century Costumes -- Regal And Ecclesiastical Costume In The Fourteenth Century -- Civilian Dress Of The Fourteenth Century -- Armour In The Fourteenth Century And Details From Metal Ornaments -- Fourteenth-century Ornament Chiefly Considered As Applied To Woven Materials And Embroideries -- The Style And Construction Of Fifteenth-century Costume -- Regal, Ecclesiastical And Academic Costume -- Civilian Dress Of The Fifteenth Century -- Armour In The Fifteenth Century And Details From Metal Ornaments -- Fifteenth-century Ornament As Applied To Woven Materials And Embroideries. Mary G. Houston. Originally Published: London : A. & C. Black, 1939. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 227-228). This carefully researched volume offers lovers of both costume and the medieval period a meticulously researched and accurately detailed study of the clothing of the Middle Ages. Following an illuminating discussion of the style and construction of costumes worn in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries, noted costume historian Mary G. Houston provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of actual apparel worn by all classes and sectors of society. Included are elaborate royal, academic, and legal costumes; Eucharistic vestments and garments of religious orders; working class apparel; civilian dress; and more. Also examined is a wide variety of accessories and ornaments, jewelry, armor, textiles, embroidery, coiffures, and other items. The clear, succinct text is splendidly documented by 350 black-and-white line illustrations based on contemporary books and manuscripts as well as representations in paintings and sculpture. Indispensable for students of costume history, medievalists, illustrators, and fashion historians, Medieval Costume in England and France will delight anyone interested in the medieval period and its dress. Describes the style and construction of royal raiment, ecclesiastical vestments, academic and legal robes, and civilian dress for all classes. Also discusses related subjects such as jewelry, textiles, armor, and hairdressing. Over 350 black-and- white line drawings of complete costumes, decoration, and patterns are taken from contemporary illustration and sculpture. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. No index. c. Book News Inc