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This chronological study surveys clothing worn in ancient Greek lands from pre-Hellenic remains through the Hellenistic age, drawing on archaeological finds, literary passages, sculpture, and vase-painting. The author contrasts two principal dress-types, Doric and Ionic, notes northern additions such as the chlamys and petasos, and considers regional and social variation. Separate chapters examine head-dress, materials, footwear, and toilet, while carefully chosen illustrations, suggested dimensions, and diagrams support practical reconstruction. Experimental draping is used to propose likely shapes and modes of wearing specific garments across periods.

 

 

 


GREEK DRESS


GREEK DRESS

A STUDY OF THE COSTUMES WORN IN
ANCIENT GREECE, FROM PRE-HELLENIC
TIMES TO THE HELLENISTIC AGE

BY ETHEL B. ABRAHAMS, M.A.

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS

LONDON
JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET, W.
1908


TO MY FRIEND

ETHEL STRUDWICK