Vintage Clothing 1880-1980
Though the text is minimal and the illustrations are black and white,Vintage Clothingis packed with ideas for costume designers, clothing collectors  and restorers, and even experienced home sewers who'd like to incorporate some historic  flair into their designs. Using a combination of period fashion illustrations, old  photographs, contemporary photos of period clothes, and detailed captions, the volume  traces the evolution of a century of clothing styles. Although not as nicely produced as  many other costume/fashion history books, the sheer variety and number of details on  every page make it a worthwhile reference. Also included are estimates of the outfits'  worth in today's market.