Title: The book of costume
First published: 1948
Description: Volume 1 covers from the  Ancient Orient (Babylonia) to Spanish costume in the XVI century, mostly European costume in 468 pages.  Loaded with black and white glossy photos of art with costumes for each century in between. A treasure of costume history, Ms Davenport's remarks are witty and fun to read as she critiques other costume books and the writing of costume books.
Subjects: Clothing and dress, Costume, History
Places: Babylonia, Egypt, Rome and it's conquests in Europe, Roman Catholic church, Knights in Europe, Feudal Lords and Kings in Europe, the rising Bourgeoisie in Europe, Renaissance in Europe
Time periods: Early Sumerian dynasties (c.3000-2500b.c.) to 16th century Europe