Collecting Costume Clothing & Accessories - Care Display Storage / Scarce Book

Description

COLLECTING COSTUME - THE CARE AND DISPLAY OF CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIESS
by Naomi Tarrant, George Allen & Unwin, Boston, 1983.
This scarce out-of-print book is an in-depth guide to the handling, care, maintenance, and
preservation
of
antique
and vintage clothing of all types.  "The author, who is one of the most distinguished curators of a costume collection in the world, first introduces the reader to the type of garment that might be collected and the
materials
from which most
cloths
are made.  She goes on to to give practical hints on the acquisition of items, before providing clear instructions on the best way of
storing
, handling and displaying your collection.  Conservation and repairs are are also fully covered, as are the sources from which you can learn the fascinating
history
of the clothes in your
collection
."
5.7" x 8.8" hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  146 pages.
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