The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018
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The Costumes of Burlesque: 1866-2018 is the first volume to inclusively document burlesque costume from its birth in the 1860’s through the global burlesque movement in 2018. This lushly illustrated book presents the history and development of this American art form by documenting the origins, influencers, and genuine articles that created its aesthetic. Showcases of legendary performers, including Lydia Thompson, Gypsy Rose Lee, Sally Rand, Bettie Page, Kitten Natividad, and Dita Von Teese, d... [Read More]
Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims, and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915
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Advice on making costumes accompanies designs for ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque, medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan, and Victorian style costumes.
Draping Period Costumes: (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
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One way of creating a theatrical costume is called flat patterning. This is when a costume designer uses a pattern made to the wearer's measurements to cut out and sew together a costume. In many cases flat patterning is the more appropriate method for creating a period costume - skirts, pants, and sleeves, for example. However, working in two-dimensions often does not translate correctly onto a three-dimensional dress form or person. Often a designer will need to tweak style lines on a garment ... [Read More]
The Cut of Men's Clothes
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This book traces the evolution of the style of men's dress through a sequence of diagrams accurately scaled down from patterns of actual garments, many of them rare museum specimens. The plates have been selected with the same purpose. Some are photographs of suits for which diagrams have also been given; others, reproduced from paintings and old prints, show the costume complete with its accessories. Quotations from contemporary sources--from diaries, travelers' accounts and tailors' bills--sup... [Read More]
Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern, 1750-1790
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Colonial Williamsburg owns one of the most outstanding collections of period costumes in the world, numbering almost 900 costumes and more than 2,400 accessories.There are 25 full-page patterns in inches and centimeters for women's and men's clothing and accessories accompanied by photographs.
A Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing (Crowood Theatre Companions)
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With style inspiration ranging from the 17th to the 20th century, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the techniques required to produce beautiful, durable, and historical hairstyles able to withstand the demands of performance. It offers detailed instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress it according to time period, and how to fit and remove it, as well as advice on tools, products, and suppliers. The work of current industry practitioners is showcased throughout the book, offer... [Read More]
Historical Wig Styling Set: Historical Wig Styling: Ancient Egypt to the 1830s (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series) (Volume 1)
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Let Historical Wig Styling be your guide to creating beautiful, historically accurate hairstyles for your productions and events. Chapters begin with artwork of historic figures that influenced the look of each period. Detailed step-by-step instructions explain how to create their iconic hairstyles, illustrated by photographs showing the finished look from every angle. This volume covers hairstyles from Ancient Egypt through Biedermeier styles of the 1820s and 30s. Learn how to create hairstyl... [Read More]
The Culture of Fashion. A New History of Fashionable Dress (Studies in Design)
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This illustrated survey of 600 years of fashion investigates its cultural and social meanings from medieval Europe to 20th-century America. It provides a guide to the changes in style and taste, and challenges existing fashion histories, showing that clothes have always played a pivotal role in defining a sense of identity and society, especially when concerned with sexual and body politics. With a chronological structure, each chapter focuses on both male and female fashion of a specific period... [Read More]
Théâtre de la Mode: Fashion Dolls: The Survival of Haute Couture
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Harnessing the romance of the world of fashion and high art, this fascinating story of a collection of miniature mannequins describes the birth of Theatre de la Mode, the Theater of Fashion. Full of stars such as Robert Ricci (Nina Ricci's son), filmmaker Jean Cocteau, and other members of the 1944 haute couture industry, the story follows 237 miniature fashion dolls through their epic tour of Europe and North America, bringing fashion, elegance, and beauty into a war-torn world. Also included a... [Read More]
Period Reproduction Buckram Hats: The Costumer's Guide (The Focal Press Costume Topics Series)
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Whether you’re in a professional or a community theatre, part of a historical re-enactment, or teaching costume construction, a well-made hat provides a much-needed finishing touch to a costume. Period Reproduction Buckram Hats: The Costumer’s Guidebook is your one-stop resource for learning how to recreate historically accurate buckram hats. Each chapter is devoted to the construction of a particular hat, beginning with a historical image and followed by an list of the exact amount of fabri... [Read More]
Albert Racinet: Illustrated History of European Costume by Vance, Peggy
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The History of Costume -The Ancient Egyptians To The 20th Century Blanche Payne
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20,000 Years of Fashion, History of Costume and Personal Adornment, Boucher HUGE
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Betsy Ross Heroes In History Child Costume
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- Model: 134083
- Color: RedRed/Blue
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She was entrusted with making our country's first flag! This patriotic Betsy Ross Heroes in History child costume includes a mop cap, red and white dress and blue apron with white stars. Does not include Betsy Ross Heroes In History Child Costume
Reel FX Werewolf Theater Quality Makeup Costume Mask
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- Color: Brown
- Size: Standard Size
Complete your Underworld look this Halloween with these Hollywood quality pre-painted latex werewolf appliances from Rubies! Reel F/X prosthetics are not "masks" that float on your face - they are adhered like in the BlockBuster movies to show facial expressions and allow you to get into the role! Includes pre-painted latex prosthetic, adhesive and remover. Great on their own, even better with the other Reel F/X items in our Complete your Underworld look this Halloween with these Hollywood quality pre-painted latex werewolf appliances from Rubies! Reel F/X prosthetics are not "masks" that float on your face - they are adhered like in the BlockBuster movies to show facial expressions and allow you to get into the role! Includes pre-painted latex prosthetic, adhesive and remover. Great on their own, even better with the other Reel F/X items in our
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