Ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian costumes and decorations

A practical, illustrated survey of ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian dress that combines historical facsimiles with modern reconstructions, measured patterns, and cut-out garment instructions. It classifies major garment types such as tunics and robes, explains methods of cutting, fitting, and fastening with sashes or knots, and documents decorative treatments including collars, borders, dyeing, and motif work. Plates and line diagrams show period figure drawings alongside scaled modern sketches so readers can reproduce garments and apply authentic ornament and color, while technical notes on materials and finishing provide guidance for accurate historic reconstruction.