About this title: From the momentous invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today - here is a matchless guide to the landmarks of costume history, to the forms and materials used through the ages, as well as to the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, to express identity, and to attract or to influence others. This classic study by the unrivalled authority in the field has long been established as a key textbook for students of art, costume and fashion. Its ...
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Description: Ex-Library Paperback. USED, BUT IN GOOD CONDITION. Ex-library. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Ex-Library Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd in 1995. Paperback. Number of pages: 296. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #8326730 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners, and may have creases. Spine has wear at edges and creases. read more
Description: New softback edition with a concluding chapter by Christina Probert. Glossy card binding. 210mmx147mm. 288pp. 322 illustrations, 58 in colour. No inscriptions. Tightly bound but wih a water mark affecting the lower edge. Condition otherwise As New. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780500203484ISBN:0500203482
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Published in the World of Art Series. Includes 343 illust with 79 in colour. Very clean copy free of marks or inscript. Laminated pictorial covers. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780500203484ISBN:0500203482
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780500202661ISBN:0500202664
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
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