Historic Costume in Pictures 1975 Braun Schneider Studio Copy 125 Plates
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Historic Costume in Pictures by Braun & Schneider. Dover Publications, New York, copyright 1975. Large-format illustrated paperback.
This copy bears a handwritten owner’s name and the underlined notation “Studio Copy” on the title page, an interesting indication of its intended use as a working reference. The inscription is pictured; no association with a specific studio or notable individual has been established.
An extensive visual survey featuring over 1,450 costumed figures on 125 plates reproduced in black and white. Detailed illustrations explore clothing from antiquity through the nineteenth century, including ancient Egyptian and Assyrian dress, medieval knights, Renaissance fashions, ecclesiastical garments, military clothing, and regional folk costumes.
A useful source of visual inspiration for costume designers, illustrators, theatrical costumers, reenactors, and students of fashion history. English captions identify the figures, with plates arranged chronologically.
Dover republication drawing on the 1907 third edition of Costumes of All Nations, with additional material from the German publication. ISBN: 048623150X.
Condition: Good overall. Covers show rubbing, light soiling, edge wear, and minor creasing and curling. Age toning to the paper and page edges. Handwritten ownership inscription and “Studio Copy” notation on the title page. Illustrated pages shown remain clear and attractive. Please review photographs for details.
SKU D-12
Historic Costume in Pictures 1975 Braun Schneider Studio Copy 125 Plates
$50.00
This copy bears a handwritten owner’s name and the underlined notation “Studio Copy” on the title page, an interesting indication of its intended use as a working reference. The inscription is pictured; no association with a specific studio or notable individual has been established.
An extensive visual survey featuring over 1,450 costumed figures on 125 plates reproduced in black and white. Detailed illustrations explore clothing from antiquity through the nineteenth century, including ancient Egyptian and Assyrian dress, medieval knights, Renaissance fashions, ecclesiastical garments, military clothing, and regional folk costumes.
A useful source of visual inspiration for costume designers, illustrators, theatrical costumers, reenactors, and students of fashion history. English captions identify the figures, with plates arranged chronologically.
Dover republication drawing on the 1907 third edition of Costumes of All Nations, with additional material from the German publication. ISBN: 048623150X.
Condition: Good overall. Covers show rubbing, light soiling, edge wear, and minor creasing and curling. Age toning to the paper and page edges. Handwritten ownership inscription and “Studio Copy” notation on the title page. Illustrated pages shown remain clear and attractive. Please review photographs for details.
SKU D-12