At the peak of its perfection in the fifth century B.C., the glory of classical Greek drama was matched by the magnificence of its costumes. This work describes how performers were dressed in plays by
This volume contains a descriptive survey of the costumes worn by the upper classes in Europe, with many b&w drawings and a series of color plates. The history of theatre and theatrical costume, f
Late in the 18th century, English children's apparel began to look different from that worn by their elders. The reason, says writer James Laver in his introduction, is that someone finally realized c
