RARE 1930 BOOK Krakow Regional Folk Costume Poland antique national ethnic dress

  

Ludowe stroje krakowskie i ich kroj. Krakow Folk Costumes and Patterns. Good Condition - text block loose from cover (due to dry glue, easily repaired); light wear to cover.

Softcover - 9" x 12"; 60 pages + 34 color plates + laid-in patterns. Exceptional, early publication devoted to Krakow folk costumes.

Presents the history, development and varieties of Krakow peasant fashion. The book comes with full-size patterns for making various parts of Krakow costume for both men and women (never been used). The book also contains 34 watercolor illustrations, historic black/white photos and 47 drawings. This book is very collectible and difficult to find.

One of the rarest books we have been able to offer about Polish folk costumes. The book will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in folk costumes, patterns, design, embroidery, and more.

A highly recommended ethnographic treasure. Some wear through out, but overall in very good condition for its age.

This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "slavart" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year Printed: 1930
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
• Topic: Fashion
• Subject: Art & Photography