Vintage Hardcover Reference Book – Costume Throughout the Ages Mary Evans 1938

Overview

Tracing the evolution of dress across civilizations, Costume Throughout the Ages is both an educational reference and a beautiful historical artifact. Rich with illustrations and period details, this classic volume offers an engaging look at fashion's role in culture, making it equally appealing to collectors, designers, and history enthusiasts.

Condition

Good vintage condition with light shelf wear, edge wear, and minor scuffing to the blue cloth boards. The binding is secure, and the interior pages are clean with age-appropriate yellowing. The first cover page of the book has been ripped out. Please review all photos for the best representation of condition.

Measurements

Height: Approximately 8.5"
Width: Approximately 6"

Material

Cloth-bound hardcover with paper pages

Origin

Written by Mary Evans, A.M.
Printed in the USA
Revised Edition printed 1938

Styling Notes

A wonderful addition to a fashion library, costume design collection, theater reference shelf, or vintage study filled with historical art and design books. It also makes a thoughtful gift for costume designers, reenactors, and fashion historians.

Additional Notes

Written by Mary Evans, A.M., this illustrated reference surveys clothing and costume through numerous historical periods and cultures. An enduring resource for students of fashion history and decorative arts. All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.