Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings — from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captio

Tracing the evolution of fashion-from the early draped fabrics of ancient times to the catwalk couture of today, Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and

Well organized survey of the history of dress in the Western world. Examines the development of styles in relation to the cultural contexts of the time.

European men's costume, to 1940.