Ancient Roman Costumes History

It’s all greek to me

From headdresses to sandals, from warrior's armor to priestess's robes, the authentic costumes of people from all walks of life in the Roman and Greek civilizations are here pictured comprehensively and clearly. Three hundred finely drawn, detailed engravings (containing over 700 illustrations) show just what was worn by the poets, philosophers, priests and priestesses, peasants, Bacchanalians, emperors, generals, Amazons, and virgins of a bygone age.Carefully copied from ancient vases and statu... [Read More]

She is an elegant lady of Roman royalty. The Roman Princess includes dress with attached drape and circlet headpiece. Bracelets not included.

Includes Roman Costume, White, with Robe, Belt and Headpiece. Please note that all our Smiffys products will always come in full Smiffys branded packaging.

What People Wore When combines the studies of two classic nineteenth-century illustrators Auguste Racinet and Friedrich Hottenroth for the first time. Their works are presented first by chronology and then by subject, so that illustrators, historians, and students alike can choose to follow the path of fashion through the centuries, or study in detail the contrasting styles of individual clothing and accessories. Silhouettes reveal the shape of style through the ages, detailed cross-references d... [Read More]

This men's Julius Caesar costume includes robe, shoulder drape, belt, and headpiece. Our Roman tunic costume comes in adult sizes One Size, Plus Size. Mens Roman sandals are available separately from this Roman Julius Caesar costume. Please note: This item's color may vary due to inherent manufacturing variations or your computer monitor's color settings. The item you receive will be identical or substantially similar to the item pictured in this listing.

Spooktacular Creations Deluxe Greek Goddess Child Costume Set. Includes Gold Leaf Headband, Gold Leaf Armband and Full-Length Love-lay Blue Dipped Ombre Gown with attached Drape! Athena Costume Deluxe Costume for Girls. Super Durable. Superior Quality. 100% Polyester. Super Value Pack for Role Play. Perfect for Halloween Dress Up Parties, Athena Costume, Greek Costume, Roman Goddess Costume, Greek Goddess Costume Girls, Greek Goddess Themed Parties, Halloween Costume Dress Up, Greek Goddess Ro... [Read More]

These essays survey, document and elucidate over a thousand years of Roman garments and accessories, from Etruscan influences to the transition to early Christian and medieval garb. Subjects include functional and symbolic uses, manufacture and industry, male, female and children's garb, and daily life and official dress.

Between the reigns of Augustus and Septimius Severus, the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire frequently saw brutal fighting, most notably during the conquest of Dacia by Trajan, the suppression of the Great Revolt in Judea and intermittent clashes with Rome's great rival Parthia. In these wars, Roman soldiers had to fight in a range of different climates and terrains, from the deserts of the Middle East to the islands of the eastern Mediterranean.Using full-color artwork, this book examines t... [Read More]

The classical lines of Greek and Roman fashions were as elegant as the art and architecture created by the artisans of these ancient Mediterranean civilizations. For his popular coloring-book series on the history of fashion, noted paper-doll illustrator Tom Tierney has carefully recreated a rich assortment of Greek and Roman clothing styles — from garments worn by the nobility of Crete (2000–200 B.C.) to the apparel of a senator and his family in Rome’s late imperial period (A.D. 300–48... [Read More]

This handsome General wasn't satisfied, until he could have Cleopatra at his side. Costume includes a regal, long tunic and draped red satin toga with gold leaf printed design and trim. Includes wrist gauntlets and gold leaf head piece. (Four-Piece Set) Pair this with Dreamgirl's women's costume, "Cleopatra," for a stunning couples

Color a picture of a Minoan bull-jumper, make a model of the Nile River, create Roman armor and Celtic jewelry and more...don't just read about history--experience

This scrupulously researched and abundantly illustrated book includes 315 drawings based on renderings by artists of the period to achieve utmost accuracy and authenticity.Included are elaborate examples of Aegean costume, Doric and Ionic styles of dress for women, Greek and Roman armor, graceful and intricately arranged Roman togas, the tunica -- roomy, wide-sleeved apparel; and the pallium, a cloak-like garment. Ornate vestments of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Byzantine costumes are carefully described and portrayed, as are styles of hairdressing, jewelry, and other decorative elements.An excellent reference for the history classroom, the volume also includes instructions and flat patterns showing