Sichel, Marion

Traces the history of men's costume from its Greek and Roman origins to the 1930s.

Covers dress worn by boys and girls from the early Britons to the 1950s.

Presents in text and illustrations the traditional costumes of the countries of South America. Includes a full description of each costume, its cultural significance, its historical derivation, and the context in which the costume was worn.

Explains how the costume of the ancient cultures in Europe and around the Mediterranean changed and developed over 3000 years, from ancient Egypt to the late Roman Empire.