Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction & Pattern 1750-1790
by Linda Baumgarten, Florine Carr & John Watson
Twenty five Eighteenth-century costumes from the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation are examined in detail, including complete ensembles for men & women, underwear and accessories. Packed with historic information and context, this book is for anyone interested in historic clothing!
Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction & Pattern 1750-1790 includes:
- Over 200 illustrations including detailed photographs of the original garments.
- Scaled patterns of each piece, with construction details, as well as embroidery and quilting designs.
- Period illustrations showing clothing, weaving, embroidering, and other costume-related processes.
