Ancient Greek men wore a chiton or a himation typically made of linen or wool and could be sleeveless or have short sleeves.
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 …
The Song of the Shirt Poem – Female Sewing Occupation
Female Occupations C19th Victorian Social History & Later The Song of the ShirtIntro Comments to Page Edited by Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comFemale Occupation Sewing PoemsThe Song of the ShirtBy Thomas Hood.First Published – Punch, 16 December 1843.With fingers weary and worn,With eyelids heavy and red,A woman sat, in unwomanly rags,Plying her needle and thread …
Fashion Trends 2009 Spring and Summer Key Looks
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comEven with world in recession, people still have to wear clothes, so why not choose fashionable garments? The secret of today’s recessionista is to tune into the best fashion trends whilst keeping an eye on value and quality for money.Key Fashion Trends for Spring Summer 2009For many people, the 2009 …
Edward the First 1272-1307 | English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com MEN AND WOMEN MAN AND WOMAN OF THE TIME OF EDWARD I -1272-1307 This costume history information consists of Pages 81-91 of the chapter on late 13th century and early 14th century dress in the Middle Ages era of Edward The First 1272-1307 and taken from English Costume by …
1650s Fashion
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThis late Jacobean costume history page consists of images 25-32 from Wenceslas Hollar’s Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus – and from the book ENGLISH COSTUME PAINTED & DESCRIBED BY DION CLAYTON CALTHROP.English Women’s Dress of the 17th Century – Wenceslas Hollar Engravings, Drawings by Wenceslaus Hollar, circa 1650 page 5For the Introduction …
EDWARD THE SECOND 1307-1327 | English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com This costume history information consists of Pages 92-101 of the chapter on the early 14th century dress in the era of Edward The Second 1307 -1327 and taken from English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop. The 36 page section consists of a text copy of the book ENGLISH COSTUME …
King James 1 – Jacobean Costume – 1603-1625 | English History by Calthrop
Jacobean era fashion was characterized by rich, ornate clothing with exaggerated sleeves, ruffs, and high collars for the upper classes, while the lower classes wore simpler, functional garments.
King Henry V Costume 1413-1422 | Pictures by Dion Clayton Calthrop.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com King Henry V Costume History 1413-1422 Pictures and Text by Dion Clayton Calthrop A MAN OF THE TIME OF HENRY V – 1413-1422 A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF HENRY V – 1413-1422 This costume history information consists of Pages 161-175 of the chapter on 15th century dress in …
Henry the Eighth 1509-1547 – English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop.
Henry VIII Costume 1509-1547 by Dion Clayton Calthrop By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com King Henry VIII Costume 1509-1547 English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop Includes dresses worn by wives of King Henry VIII. A Man of the Time of Henry VIII – 1509-1547 Man of the Time of King Henry VIII – 1509-1547 A …