Costumes for the Stage

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Summary

This updated edition aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes.

Introduction	p. 7
Planning and equipment	p. 9
Measurements, patterns and fitting	p. 12
The changing shape of period costume	p. 15
Greek Drama	p. 22
Medieval costume, miracles and mysteries	p. 29
Shakespeare and the sixteenth century	p. 39
The seventeenth century	p. 45
The eighteenth century	p. 51
The nineteenth century	p. 57
From 1895 to the First World War	p. 70
The twenties and thirties	p. 79
Yesterday and today	p. 85
Underwear and nightwear	p. 87
Thinking about design	p. 90
Trimmings	p. 96
Adapting a hat	p. 98
Fabrics, plain and patterned	p. 99
Some simple methods for accessories	p. 109
Musicals	p. 118
Pantomimes	p. 124
Pageants and carnivals	p. 130
Especially for schools	p. 137
Curtain up	p. 149
Bibliography	p. 150
Index	p. 151
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