English Costume V2: Middle Ages (1906)

English Costume V2: Middle Ages (1906) is a book written by Dion Clayton Calthrop that provides a comprehensive overview of the fashion and clothing styles worn in England during the Middle Ages. The book is part of a larger series that covers the history of English costume from the Roman conquest to the early 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific time periods and social classes, including the Anglo-Saxons, Normans, and Plantagenets. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the clothing styles, fabrics, accessories, and hairstyles worn by men and women during that time period. The book is illustrated with over 200 black and white drawings and photographs that provide a visual representation of the clothing styles discussed in the text. The illustrations include depictions of royalty, nobility, knights, peasants, and clergy members, providing a comprehensive overview of the clothing styles worn by people from all walks of life during the Middle Ages. Overall, English Costume V2: Middle Ages (1906) is a valuable resource for historians, costume designers, and anyone interested in the history of fashion and clothing. The book provides a detailed and informative overview of the clothing styles worn in England during the Middle Ages, and the illustrations help to bring the text to life.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.