Examines the costumes of the British Isles at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the region, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.
A poor girl gets encouragement from her family when they dress her as an island princess with flowers from a frangipani tree for the annual fancy dress carnival.
Explains how the new-fashioned outfit, bloomers, helped Amelia Bloomer, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony spread the word about women's rights.
Instructions for making Halloween costumes such as ghost, pirate, and goblin and accompanying necessities such as rattling chains, tattoos, Bigfoot tracks, and a variety of masks.
While Henry's parents are at a Sweetheart Dance on Valentine's Day, he and his dog Mudge have a wonderful time staying at Mrs. Hopper's house, where they enjoy tea and music and dressing up in various costumes.