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A few books I value on costuming:
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What People Wore
Features many illustrations, including hair/hat styles

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History of Costume
Includes commentary on styles as well as 'draftsman' patterns that can be enlarged and used by the more experienced.

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Costume 1066-1990s
Great overview of English costume over the years - several styles for each era. Line drawings only - but still great!

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Historic Costume in Pictures
As the title says - this one is all illustrations. However, it features MANY nationalities and many time periods

Some visual examples of what you might expect to find when looking for authentic 17th century patterns for the Cavaliers of England and France

While I try to name direct sources for pre-made patterns on my costume page where possible, there's a great little book called "The History of Costume" by Kohler (Dover Publications) which has reference patterns for many different eras. Main problem: NOT for beginners. You have to draft these yourself from simple line drawings contained on the pages. I've included some of the books named in the left margin.

Some of the English Cavalier costumes on this page can be traced/modified from the following handy pattern: Sewing Central's Cavalier Costumes -(Direct Link for Men's)

There is a lot more information on patterns, costumes and more on the main Costumes page


Late 17th Century Officer and Musketeer
(Image source:
Braun & Schneider Historic Costume in Pictures Dover Publications, 1975)


Mid 17th Century England
(Image source:
Braun & Schneider Historic Costume in Pictures Dover Publications, 1975)


1639 - England
(Image source:
Gorsline, Douglas What People Wore Dover Publications, New York. 1980)


A Plate of Early to Mid 17th Century England
(Image source: Peacock, John Costume 1066-1990s Thames & Hudson, London. 1994
)


Portrait of a Man in a Ruff


1633-by Frans Hals


Noblemen 1625-1640
(Image source:
Braun & Schneider Historic Costume in Pictures Dover Publications, 1975)


English Civil War Era Family