by Mary Evans (Author), Elizabeth Brooks (Illustrator)
""How To Make Historic American Costumes"" by Mary Evans is a comprehensive guide to creating authentic costumes from various periods in American history. The book provides step-by-step instructions and patterns for creating costumes for men, women, and children, from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The author includes historical context and background information for each period, as well as tips for selecting fabrics and accessories. The book also includes detailed illustrations and photographs of finished costumes to inspire and guide readers. Whether for historical reenactments, theatrical productions, or costume parties, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating historically accurate American costumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.