Historic Dress IN America 1607-1870

The hardcover book is in good condition, with a dust jacket that shows minor signs of wear, particularly at the edges. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean and unmarked. The illustrations are vivid, maintaining their historical detail.

"Historic Dress in America 1607-1870" by Elisabeth McClellan, published by Arno Press in New York, 1977, offers a comprehensive exploration of American fashion history. Originally published between 1904 and 1910, this volume is a reprint that includes detailed illustrations by Sophie B. Steel and Cecil W. Trout. The book is a valuable resource for historians and fashion enthusiasts, covering the evolution of dress from the early colonial period through the post-Civil War era. This edition is presented in a sturdy hardcover format, making it a durable addition to any collection. While this is not a first edition, its reissue by Arno Press ensures the preservation of a significant historical resource. The book is in good condition, with a well-preserved dust jacket displaying minor wear.