Historical Costumes of England - From the Eleventh to the Twentieth Century

This vintage book contains a comprehensive account of clothing fashions and trends from the eleventh century to the twentieth century. It contains detailed descriptions, fascinating historical information, and illustrations copied from contemporary paintings, engravings and tapestries, monumental brasses and effigies, photographs, and the actual dresses. Contents include: "William the Conqueror (1066-1087)", "William Rufus (1087-1100)", "Women's Fashions (1066-1100)", "Henry I and Stephen (1100-1154)", "Women's Fashions (1100-1114)", "Henry II ad Richard (1134-1199)", "Women's Fashions (1154-1199)", "John and Henry III (1199-1272)", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.