1903 Two Centuries of Costume in America by Alice Morse Earle, Illustrated, fashion 1st Edition, 2 Volumes Complete

Complete 2-volume set of "Two Centuries of Costume in America, MDCXX - MDCCCXX (1620 to 1820)" by Alice Morse Earle. 1903 1st edition; The Macmillan Company; New York. Both volumes are profusely illustrated with photographs and illustrations (many of which are full-page); illustrated end papers.

Here are a few examples of the contents: Apparel of the Puritan and Pilgrim Fathers; Dress of the New England Mothers; Attire of Virginia Dames and Their Neighbors; The Evolution of Coats and Waistcoats; Caps and Beavers in Colonial Days; The Venerable Hood; The Dress of Old-Time Children; The Beard; Pattens, Clogs, and Goloe-Shoes; Nightgowns, and Nightrails; Muffs and Earrings; Women's Hair; Hats, Bonnets, and Calashes; The Pocket; Dress of the Quaker; The History of the Riding Habit; Bridal Dress; Mourning Attire; Dress During the Revolution; The Evolution of Pantaloons and Pantalets; The Romance of Old Clothes.

Condition:
The front cover of vol II has a stain along the left edge of the front cover and the name on the spine has bled a bit. Both volumes are tightly bound with no loose pages and sharp corners. Both volumes have cracks at the front hinge. The interiors of both volumes are in very good condition - mostly clean with fashion no writing; some of the illustrated plates (and some pages before/after them) have light foxing; light foxing to the first few pages of each book; no writing found. Both books are cocked just a bit.