Dresses and decorations of the Middle Ages / by Henry Shaw F.S.A.: complete in two volumes
1843, First Edition. London : William Pickering. Near fine set bound in the modern gilt-blocked buckram, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Title page repaired. Item #273060
Physical description; 2 v., 94 leaves of plates (some double) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Added title-page in v. 1, illustrated and in colour: Dresses and decorations of the Middle Ages from the seventh to the seventeenth centuries. The plates are mostly hand-coloured engravings; the initials and decorations are colour printed from wood blocks. Subjects; Medieval. Costume — History — Medieval, (500-1500). Decoration and ornament, Medieval. Costume — History — 16th century. Middle Ages. Decoration and ornament — History. Clothing — history. Clothing and dress — Medieval. Costume — Medieval. Decoration and ornament, Medieval.
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