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Reprint of the second revised and enlarged 1969 edition

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Historic English Costumes and How to Make Them lovely compositions with birds andAs an early 20th century English artist with an interest in historical subjects, Talbot Hughes began collecting clothing for accuracy in his paintings and the pursuit grew into a labor of love. His magnificent costume collection was eventually displayed in Harrod's and has become a permanent part of the collection of the venerable Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In this well researched guide, Hughes traces the evolution of English fashions from