Romantic Period Costumes History

A record of who wore what fabric, and when they wore it, from royalty to the very poor, including uses, contemporary opinions, technical information, and the occasional definition, this book covers fabric in English fashion from 1795 to 1836, technically the Directoire, Empire, Regency and Romantic eras. It also covers many French fabric terms as recorded by the English. At the beginning of this period, fashion very rapidly changed from the stiff Georgian styles into the soft and flowing Directo... [Read More]

Middle Eastern literature and poetry, including Arabian Nights and Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, has captured the imaginations of European people with its mysterious atmosphere and tales of exotic lands. From the 18th to the early 20th century, various European editions of these stories were published that included imaginative illustrations by notable European illustrators such as Kai Nielsen, Edmund Durac and others.(mostly Japanese text, some English as supplementary)This book is a visual art coll... [Read More]

Entertaining, unexpected, and full of charm, the follow-up to Jessica Kerwin Jenkins’s Encyclopedia of the Exquisite presents a miscellany of engaging stories, detailing the intriguing customs, traditions, and guilty pleasures pursued throughout the ages. All the Time in the World takes its cue from an iconic component of medieval life, the book of hours, which prescribed certain readings and contemplations for certain parts of the day throughout the year. Divided into more than seventy-five ... [Read More]

Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift—and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can’t she find the perfect dress—or feel certain she should marry Tim? Then Charlotte purchases a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new, shimmering with pearls and satin, hand-stitched and timeless in its design. But where did it come from? Who wore it? Charlotte’s search for the gown’s history�... [Read More]

When colonial Williamsburg explodes like a powder keg on the eve of the American Revolution, Lady Elisabeth "Liberty" Lawson is abandoned by her fiancé and suspected of being a spy for the hated British. No one comes to her aid save the Patriot Noble Rynallt, a man with formidable enemies of his own. Liberty is left with a terrible choice. Will the Virginia belle turned lacemaker side with the radical revolutionaries, or stay true to her English roots? And at what cost?Historical romance favori... [Read More]

By Chance or Providence collects Becky Cloonan's award-winning trilogy: Wolves, The Mire and Demeter, with lush colors by Lee Loughridge and a sketchbook/illustration section. These stories cast a spell of hypnotic melancholy, weaving their way through medieval landscapes of ancient curses and terrible truths that will haunt you long after you've set them down.

2019 Gift IdeasExplore the world of Pride and Prejudice in this classic coloring book from bestselling publishing brand, Jade Summer.Our Pride and Prejudice coloring book is a must have for fans of Jane Austen. Featuring beautiful country scenes, romantic illustrations and iconic characters, each page offers an exceptional design that can be brought to life with color.Use your imagination to create your own interpretation of each scene. Vintage dresses, handsome gentlemen, refined ladies and... [Read More]

Perfect as a gift for fashion designers, fashion illustrators, fashion design students, stylish friends, costume history lovers, girly girls, trendy fashionistas, vintage lovers and all fashion enthusiasts. Whether buying for yourself or others, Vintage Fashion Journals make the great gift. Free your imagination and express your creativity with this softcover journal book. Blank with lined pages. Perfect for your thoughts and feelings. Ideal for note-taking, to-do lists, personal reflections, da... [Read More]

No Hollywood flim-flam or arty photographic re-creation here. Lindmier and Mount demonstrate through the use of historic photographs what actual working cowboys of the Northern Plains wore and what equipment they used from the 1870s until 1928.These cowboys may not look like the ones in the movies, but you can bet your boots they are the real thing.The authors researched chaps, spurs, boots, and even underwear. Chapters cover saddles and horse gear as well as wagons.Over 120 historic photos and ... [Read More]