Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction & Pattern 1750-1790

by Linda Baumgarten, Florine Carr & John Watson

Twenty five Eighteenth-century costumes from the collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation are examined in detail, including complete ensembles for men & women, underwear and accessories. Packed with historic information and context, this book is for anyone interested in historic clothing!

Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction & Pattern 1750-1790 includes:

• Over 200 illustrations including detailed photographs of the original garments.
• Scaled patterns of each piece, with construction details, as well as embroidery and quilting designs.
• Period illustrations showing clothing, weaving, embroidering, and other costume-related processes.