A History of English Costume [Paperback]

Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress in England from the Norman Conquest to the mid-20^th century. Despite being an excellent resource for the student or designer, this book also provides a wealth of material for the social historian. Indeed, the author argues that costume is important because it is custom, and custom and habit have helped to shape history just as much as political machinations and geographical discoveries.

1.William the conqueror to Edward III  1066-1327 2. Edward III to Henry Vii  1327 to 1485 3. Early Tudors, Henry VII to Elizabeth  1485to 1558 4. Elizabeth to JamesI  1558-1625 5. Charles I to James II  1625-1684 6. James II to George III  1685-1760 7. George III to George IV  1760-1820 8. George IV, William IV and Victoria  1820-1850 9. Victoria  1850-1880 10. Victoria to Edward VII  1880-1901 11. Edward VII to Elizabeth II  1901-1970.

Originally published in 1937 and reprinted as a fourth edition in paperback in 1979, this is a history of dress in England from the Norman Conquest to the mid-20^th century. Despite being an excellent resource for the student or designer, this book also provides a wealth of material for the social historian.

Original reviews of A History of English Costume:

Iris Brookes one-volume guide to English costume from the Norman Conquest to the present day has long been recognised as one of the best concise costume books available, with clear and detailed sketches without being over-elaborate  just the thing the costume designer and wardrobe mistress needs Amateur Stage

This book is well known to most people who have been concerned with dressing a historical production. It is a standard textbook on the subject&it should be available in l