Costume Close-UP Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790

By Linda Baumgarten and John Watson

This book unveils the secrets of eighteenth century garments in the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. In this book you will find: in-depth examinations of the history and construction of 25 antique garments or ensembles; discussions of 30 related side topics, patterns for 28 individual pieces of clothing, 61 modern drawings or graphs illustrating 18th century stitches, construction techniques, assembly details, and embroidery, quilting, or knitting patterns techniques; 94 black-and-white photographs, including construction and embroidery details; 27 color photographs including overall views and close-ups; and 31 illustrations from 18th century sources.

Detailed pattern explainations and diagrams, patterns for 28 pieces of clothing, modern drawings or graphs showing eighteenth-century stiches, construction, assemly details, embroidery patterns and more.128 pages

ISBN: 0896762262