English Renaissance Theatre Costumes

The increased use of quality designs in 19th-century manufactured goods created a steady demand during that period for collections of decorative patterns. This volume reproduces one such collection ― an extremely rare and valuable portfolio of 376 motifs assembled more than a century ago by two French Jesuit scholars. Relying on historical wall and floor tiles, textile patterns, tapestries, wall hangings, and other designs originating in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and later European and... [Read More]

Tales From Shakespeare is a beloved classic that first appeared in 1807. Charles and Mary Lamb wrote these retellings from the famous English poet to introduce children to the great comedies, histories, tragedies, and dramas of the Bard of Avon. The stories are told in language that makes the works easier to understand, but Shakespeare's original Elizabethan language is included throughout much of the book to capture the heart of the great playwright. This edition includes all 20 plays, includin... [Read More]

This volume forms part of the 5-volume set "Early English Stages 1300-1660." This set examines the history of the development of dramatic spectacle and stage convention in England from the beginning of the fourteenth century to 1660.

Newton, Stella Mary, Renaissance Theatre Costume and the Sense of the Historic Past

The Early Stuart Masque: Dance, Costume, and Music studies the complex impact of movements, costumes, words, scenes, music, and special effects in English illusionistic theatre of the Renaissance. Drawing on a massive amount of documentary evidence relating to English productions as well as spectacle in France, Italy, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire, the book elucidates professional ballet, theatre management, and dramatic performance at the early Stuart court. Individual studies take a fresh lo... [Read More]

Why did Queen Elizabeth I compare herself with her disastrous ancestor Richard II? Why would Ben Jonson transform Queen Anne and her ladies into Amazons as entertainment for the pacifist King James? How do the concepts of costume as high fashion and as self-fashioning, as disguise and as the very essence of theatre, relate to one other? How do portraits of poets help create the author that readers want, and why should books, the embodiment of the word, be illustrated at all? What conventions con... [Read More]

Greaet book featuring costume and clothing design from the Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. 95 black and white illustrations / line drawings of costumes and clothing. Hats, gloves, footwear, shoes, boots, dresses, mens coats, pants, stockings, Church Vestments, jewelry and other items. 151 pages. Measures 5 by 8 inches. Interesting book, nicely illustrated.

You will feel like a true renaissance lady when you craft any three of the detailed costumes included in this sewing pattern kit! Halloween and cosplay costume pattern can fit women's sizes 6-12. Follow the simple instructions for a foray into fabulous costume work. Written instructions are in English and Spanish. Designed in the USA.

This elegant gown could easily be seen traversing the royal court of King Henry VIII. The rich burgundy, 100% cotton velvet body gives a form-fitted appearance and is exquisitely accented with a hand beaded gold trim. The sleeves have a sheer soft netting and are finished with matching burgundy bows. Dry clean only

Our Men's Renaissance Cavalier Shoulder Capes have a real leather shoulder guard with metal fittings and matching wool ropes attached to the suede straps for tying. The outside of the cape is ultra-suede with a rich satin lining. Choice of black with a dark blue lining or a brown with an antique gold lining.