Panoramic display of evolving styles in women's clothing-culled from vintage publications-ranges from ornate gowns of the mid-1800s, widened by hoop skirts, to turn-of-the-century fashions that produced balloon sleeves, bright colors, high-collared bodices, diminished bustles, and close-fitting skirts. Hundreds of delightful images of elegant dresses, lavishly decorated wide-brimmed hats, shoes, handbags, undergarments and much more. An invaluable reference for artists and illustrators and a delight for lovers of Victoriana and casual browsers.

503 copyright-free designs of ornamental scroll-work form from authentic Victorian sources. Many styles, motifs, sizes.

Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battle-related graphic art.

360 traditional Japanese designs and motifs redrawn in clean, crisp b/w, copyright-free illus.