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Ancient Costume

Early Clothing in Costume History – Saxon, Frankish and Anglo Saxon Cloth 500-1000AD

By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comAfter the fall of the Roman Empire Britain went into the period known as the Dark Ages and the next area of costume is of the Saxon and Frankish fashion era 500 to 599 AD. This page is one of illustrations only and further below these small illustrations are shown …

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Ancient Costume – Egyptian Dress Costume Collars

By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comAncient Egyptian DecorationStyles of Egyptian robe with free pattern guides were discussed on the detailed pages of Egyptian Costumes.  However, decorative elements were mostly confined to the removable collars on garments and other removable accessories such as headwear, girdles (striking wrap sash belts) and deep arm cuffs.  To complete your …

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Egyptian Makeup and Cosmetics for Fancy Dress

By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comEgyptian Makeup of 4000 Years AgoEgyptian burial furniture of c2000 B.C. has enabled researchers to learn a great deal about the grooming habits of the Egyptians of 4000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians were like any other civilisation; both men and women liked to make themselves look better according to …