Invaluable collection ranges from primitive wraps of the Ice Age to elegant robes and tunics worn during the Italian Renaissance. 200 permission-free illustrations depict ancient Egyptian royalty in diaphanous gowns; Roman senators in traditional draped attire; Viking and Celtic warriors in simple garb; Tudor monarchs in fur-trimmed robes; footwear, headgear, hairdos, and many other accessories. Includes 16-page section with background information on historical periods and details of each outfit.
Two hundred black-and-white illustrations depict ancient Egyptian royalty in diaphanous gowns, Roman senators in traditional attire, Viking and Celtic warriors in simple garb, Tudor monarchs in fur-trimmed robes, plus much more. Includes footwear, headgear, and many other accessories, in addition to background information on historical periods and each outfit.