Author: SHAW, HENRY (1800-1873).
Title: Dresses and decorations of the Middle Ages
Description: London : William Pickering 1843. First Edition. Near fine set bound in the modern gilt-blocked buckram. edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight. bright and clean impression. Title page repaired. by Henry Shaw F.S.A.: complete in two volumes. Physical description; 2 v. 94 leaves of plates (some double) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Added title-page in v. 1. illustrated and in colour: Dresses and decorations of the Middle Ages from the seventh to the seventeenth centuries. The plates are mostly hand-coloured engravings; the initials and decorations are colour printed from wood blocks. Subjects; Medieval. Costume — History — Medieval. (500-1500). Decoration and ornament. Medieval. Costume — History — 16th century. Middle Ages. Decoration and ornament — History. Clothing — history. Clothing and dress — Medieval. Costume — Medieval. Decoration and ornament. Medieval. Weight in Kg appr.:

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