English Costume

"English Costume" is a comprehensive and illustrative survey of the evolution of dress in England, written by Dion Clayton Calthrop. Covering a vast timeline from the early Norman period through the late Georgian era, this work meticulously details the shifting styles, fabrics, and silhouettes that defined various social classes throughout the centuries. Calthrop provides insightful commentary on how historical events, royal influences, and cultural shifts manifested in the garments of the ...