[Rarebooks] FS: Civil Costume in England 1066-1820 w/ 24 Color Plates

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “Notes on Civil Costumes in England from the Conquest to the
Regency. As Exemplified in the International Health Exhibition, South
Kensington”

By Lewis Wingfield.
Published in London by William Clowes and Sons in 1884.

DISCUSSION: An illustrated catalog which accompanied an exhibition at the
South Kensington Museum (later the V&A). The costume designs were by Lewis
Wingfield, with the actual costumes prepared by Auguste and Co., wigs by
“Mr. Fox” of Covent Garden, and wax figures by “Mr. Edwards”.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8.5”x11”, xxxiv + 38 pages, plus 24 color plates.
Pictorial covers.

CONDITION NOTES: Ex-library, with bookplates partially removed, several
small stamps. General wear, some soil. Binding dry and cracked in several
places.

PRICE: $60.00

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