James Robinson Planché's History of British Costume is a definitive and entertaining guide to the evolution of fashion in Britain from its earliest origins to the end of the 18th century. Featuring over 100 full-colour illustrations, as well as detailed descriptions and historical notes, this book provides a fascinating insight into the changing styles, materials and techniques of British clothing over the centuries. Whether you're a fashion historian, a costume designer or simply an enthusiast for all things sartorial, this book is an essential addition to your library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.