HOW TO MAKE HISTORIC AMERICAN COSTUMES

Useful reference book for public libraries, schools, camps, etc. as it covers authoritatively the details of period styles, comparable materials available today, foundation patterns, accessories, etc. There is a colored frontis, the balance of the illustrations are charts, diagrams and line drawings. Following an introductory text, successive sections -- each with a brief historical background -- include Indians, Eskimos, Colonists, 18th and 19th century costumes, through the Civil War. The final sections give useful information on materials, dyeing, etc. Bibliography. Index.