Download or read book Western World Costume written by Carolyn G. Bradley and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From prehistory to the mid-20th century, this informative book describes and illustrates the development of Western dress. The text — enhanced by nearly 500 illustrations — appears in outline form, permitting easy cross-referencing of material. Details of distinctive features for each era include footwear, headgear, accessories, and typical colors and materials. 491 black-and-white illustrations.