xvi, 222pp; central section of colour plates and further monochrome illustrations in text. Umber cloth-covered boards; gilt design on front, gilt titles on spine. 4to. Bumped spine heel and bottom corners. Light bump to outer edge of rear board. Previous owner's name on verso of front free endpaper. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage.
A comprehensive account of the development of American dress from the arrival of the European explorers and settlers through the founding of the American republic.Â
