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Authentic Everyday Dress of the Renaissance

Author: Christoph Weiditz
Pages: 215
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Item #: BK1124
Price: $20.95
This classic work is among the earliest of the great costume books of the 16th century. As a work of art, it is of excellent quality and character. As a historical document, it is one of the most fascinating and comprehensive of all time. It deals not only with the dress of Europeans of all classes, but also depicts details of farming customs, recreation, the marketplace, and more. It features costume from Spain, Netherlands, Italy, France, Germany, England, Ireland, and more. It features 154 carefully reproduced original plates, complete with informative captions. This book will prove indispensable to historians and students, and will provide a rare and detailed look at day-to-day life of the Renaissance.

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