Cavalier and Puritan Fashions

Who were the cavaliers, and what elaborate hairstyles did they introduce? Did Puritans really wear only simple, unadorned black clothing? Tom Tierney answers these questions and more in this carefully researched and rendered colouring book on seventeenth-century apparel worn by the English, the American colonists, and other Europeans.Forty-five illustrations reveal that cavaliers (those loyal to the royal cause during the English civil war) loved ribbons, bright colours, and fancy hats on heads of long, curly hair. Puritans preferred browns, grays, deep greens, and other dark colours but didn't always wear black. And - they liked white cuffs and collars! Other figures portrayed include farmers, soldiers, prosperous middle-class couples, and landed gentry.Informative captions and descriptive notes accompany handsome, full-page drawings that will not only appeal to colouring book fans of all ages but will also be valued by costume historians and fashion designers.

One of the leading authorities on fashion history, Tom Tierney created over 150 paper doll books for Dover Publications. With subjects ranging from U.S. Presidents to popular movie stars, Mr. Tierney's books are famous for being carefully researched and meticulously rendered. His releases are prized by fashion professionals, collectors, and paper doll lovers all over the world.

Who were the Cavaliers and what elaborate hairstyles did they introduce? Did seventeenth-century Puritans wear only simple, unadorned black outfits? Coloring book fans find out with the help of this educational, accurately rendered fashion survey of the period. Noes. 45 black-and-white plates.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.