Since nobody seems to think there is one really good textbook, maybe
I'll consider writing one myself! Of course they are all too general
to people like us who specialize in historical costumes, but sometime
you really need just a good overview, which is what I need now.
Sylrog
On Sep 1, 2006, at 10:31 PM, Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
By then, it will probably be on disc, so much more portable. :-)
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The problem with costume books is that they are all too general. If
you want
to see the most artwork-- use Davenport. However, the book is in B&W,
the
pics are small and the text is gossipy. If you are looking for
specific
periods , a how to : The Janet Arnold books, Norah Waugh, The Tudor
Tailor,
The Medieval Tailor's assistant, the Jean Hunniset books. They have
various
degrees of historical accuracy.
For the various periods, there are specialty books like Queen
Elizabeth's
Wardrobe Unlo'ked, Moda di Firenze, Hispanic Costume, etc. Very
specific
time periods.
A pretty good source for life and times is the Time-Life series: What
life
was like" Loaded with color pics and decent short essays.
The Tortora/ Eubanks book does not have nearly enough color pics. (We
use
that as the new text where I teach)
One day there will be the perfect textbook. It will weigh 100lbs and
cost
$2000. :-)
Monica Spence
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