The text in this outstanding book provides information on the evolution of English clothing styles over a period of nearly 300 years. The many styles the text describes are depicted in over 400 detailed illustrations as well as 28 full color pages. Also illustrated are the development of hairstyles, beards, and accessories. English Costume from the Seventeenth Through the Nineteenth Centuries would be a valuable addition to the libraries of costume historians, designers, illustrators, and all readers interested in English fashion from 1600 to 1900.