Corsets and Crinolines
(New York): Theatre Arts Books, (1970). Reprint. Stiff printed wrappers. 4to. Pp. 176. Frontis. black & white reproduction of a spanish mediaeval painting. Illustrated throughout with black & white drawings and reproductions of paintings. Glossary. Index. Previous owner's name to half-title. Bound in stiff printed wraps with color illustration to front panel. Rubbed edges; creasing to spine. Very Good. Item #11556
Second printing. A superb reference with detail covering construction of garments. Norah Waugh lectured and advised on historic costume in the Theatre Department of the Central School of Art and Design, London. She died two years after the publication of the book at-hand. Dust jacket is now housed in a clear, removable archival protector.
Price: $65.00