Accessories of Dress

Peoria, Illinois: The Manual Arts Press, 1940 Brown cloth , green text. Small nick in the spine, overall very good. Illustrated, black and white photos. Content: Accessories of Dress discusses all the important accessories of fashion history-43 of them each generously illustrated in its own chapter. The book is in six parts. I Accessories For The Head: Hats, Veils, Feathers, Wigs, Patches, Earrings, Nets, Combs, Cosmetics, etc. II Accessories For The Neck Shoulders, And Waist: Pins, Beads, Collar and Cuffs, Cravats, Shawls, Girdles, III Accessories For The Feet And Legs: Shoes, Buckles, Hose, Garters, Gaiters, IV Accessories Worn On The Arm And Hand: Bracelets, Rings, Gloves, Watches, V Accessories Carried In The Hand: Walking Sticks, Umbrellas and Parasols, Handbags, Handkerchiefs, Fans, Muffs, Mirrors, VI Accessories Used On The Costume: Buttons, Embroidery, Lace, Fringe and Tassels, Furs, Ribbons, Braid, Artificial Flowers. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 587 pages