A Manual Of Costume As Illustrated By Monumental Brasses (1906)

""A Manual of Costume as Illustrated by Monumental Brasses"" is a comprehensive guide to the history of costume as depicted in monumental brasses. Written by Herbert Druitt and first published in 1906, the book explores the development of fashion and clothing from the Middle Ages to the early 17th century, using examples from brasses found in churches and other public buildings throughout England. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of history, each with detailed descriptions of the clothing worn by men and women of different classes, as well as the accessories and hairstyles of the time. The author provides historical context for each period, explaining the social and cultural influences that shaped fashion trends. The book is illustrated with over 200 black and white photographs of brasses, each one accompanied by detailed descriptions of the clothing depicted. The photographs are accompanied by line drawings that highlight the intricate details of the clothing and accessories. Overall, ""A Manual of Costume as Illustrated by Monumental Brasses"" is a valuable resource for historians, costume designers, and anyone interested in the history of fashion. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into the clothing and accessories worn by people throughout English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.