The Complete Costumes History

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail.This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty c... [Read More]

The famous messenger and patriot of the American revolution. The Paul Revere child costume comes with coat with attached vest, neck tie cravat, knickers, hat and a pair of elastic slip over shoe buckles. Not included: shirt, socks, shoes and lamp.

This Amelia Earl art/Aviator kids costume comes with jacket, pants, scarf, hat , and goggles. Boots are not included.

Egypt, Babylon, Greece up through 19th-century Europe; based on surviving pieces, art work, much more. Includes many clear, measured patterns for reproducing historic costumes. Full text. 595 illustrations. "...landmark in the field of Western European costume...exceptional value for its price." — American Artist.

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail.This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty c... [Read More]

Our George Washington Costume is perfect for school plays, pageants, history projects and President's Day!

The world s greatest thief is on the loose, and it s up to you to find her! The world famous thief, Carmen Sandiego, plays an intricate game of cat and mouse with teen ACME detectives, Zack and Ivy. Based on the award-winning line of educational computer games, this energizing series is rich in both excitement and education as Carmen Sandiego attempts to steal the most valuable objects in the world. It s up to our detectives and the audience to figure out where in the world she is. Filled with u... [Read More]

What People Wore When combines the studies of two classic nineteenth-century illustrators Auguste Racinet and Friedrich Hottenroth for the first time. Their works are presented first by chronology and then by subject, so that illustrators, historians, and students alike can choose to follow the path of fashion through the centuries, or study in detail the contrasting styles of individual clothing and accessories. Silhouettes reveal the shape of style through the ages, detailed cross-references d... [Read More]

Now your child can travel back in time to become the 16th President of the United States and make a stand for equality for all of the people in our great country in this deluxe Abraham Lincoln children's costume set. Long sleeve black long-coat with crushed velvet design and button front closure; matching tall black top hat; white collared dickie shirt front; black necktie; solid black pull-on bottoms with elastic waist. Pair this great historical costume with one of Rubie's Colonial, Pilgrim, P... [Read More]