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A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern [Paperback]

Mary Brooks Picken (Author)
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Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled alphabetically in groups according to dress parts, fabrics, and other style categories. Enhanced with over 750 clearly detailed illustrations, this comprehensive guide will be welcomed by writers, designers, and historians.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, July 10 2003
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Patrick Snyder (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Paperback)
The previous reviewer, Michelle Willingham, does not seem familiar with the use of a dictionary. It is not intended to be read, but consulted when information is needed.

This is an excellent reference work, a classic in its field.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A good Book for Costume buffs, Oct 28 2000
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Michelle Willingham (Columbia, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This book has a very vast colection of terms and types of dress throughout history. It reads like a regular dictionary, but consists souly of clothing terms. This would be a good book for those who plan to study costume and dress through history, but not a good book for those with just a casual interest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, July 10 2003
By Patrick Snyder - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Paperback)
The previous reviewer, Michelle Willingham, does not seem familiar with the use of a dictionary. It is not intended to be read, but consulted when information is needed.

This is an excellent reference work, a classic in its field.


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4.0 out of 5 stars A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion, Feb 27 2006
By Karen L. Moench - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern (Paperback)
I found this book to be rather comprehensive in terminology and volume of terms. I would have liked to have seen some dates for items, at least approximately. Eg: It is important to know when the zipper was invented in order to make a historically correct dress. But all in all the book has been helpful with definitions and illustrations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a great reference item!, July 7 2006
By B. Dalager "avgsuperheroine" - Published on Amazon.com
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I just received my copy today, and I am thrilled with it. It is exactly what I was hoping for, a useful, easy to pick up (it's lightweight and not so large that it's a difficult reference), simple to use reference material for our costume shop. Includes broader headings (sportswear), as well as specifics, the pictures are great (although more would be helpful), and there are fabric descriptions as well. Highly recommended as a reference, do not purchase as a reading book. Perfect for a work setting.
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