British Costume: A Complete History of the Dress of the Inhabitants of the British Islands

Planche's comprehensive survey of the history of British fashion is a masterpiece of costume history. Spanning two thousand years of British history, from the Roman occupation to the Victorian era, Planche traces the evolution of fashion and dress in exquisite detail. With illustrations and descriptions of clothing, headwear, and accessories through the ages, this book is an essential resource for costume designers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of fashion.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.