BOOK 1941 History retailer of Slovak Folk Costumes & Historic Dress | fashion handbook clothing design | Slovakia European dress regional kroje

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Book Title: Nauka o Krojoch a Vkuse
Translation: Theory of Costumes and Tastes
Author: Ludmila Reichlova-Kucharikova
Language: Slovak
Published: Matica Slovenska - 1941
Condition: Fair Condition - noticeable signs of wear and age; front hinge reinforced; pencil underlining and markings
Format & Size: Hardcover - 6" x 8.25"; 320 pages
Description: Interesting handbook related to fashion history and traditional folk costumes in Slovakia. Covers a wide range of topics related to clothing and fashion in Slovakia and Europe from medieval times through the 20th century. 104 pages dedicated to presenting the various regional folk costumes. There is extensive pencil underlining and markings though out the book. This can be carefully erased to clean the book up a bit.

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