Below are a list of books which are regularly used as reference/source for primary documentation, secondary documentation, patterns and general appearance concepts.
Napoleon and the Empire of Fashion 1795 - 1815; Christina Barreto & Martin Lancaster; Skira; Milano, 2010.
Period Costume for Stage & Screen Patterns for Women's Dress 1800 - 1901; Jean Hunnisett; Unwin Paperbacks; London, 1988.
Costume in Detail 1730 - 1930; Nancy Bradfield; Costume and Fashion Press; Great Britain, 1968.
The Cut of Women's Clothes 1600 - 1930; Norah Waugh; Theater Arts Group; New York, 1968.
Patterns of Fashion 1: 1660 - 1860; Janet Arnold; Pan Macmillian UK; London 1985.
Below are books that are reprints of contemporary publications (or a collection of original articles) that are used as reference/source materials:
The Lady's Economical Assistant, or the ARt of Cutting Out, and Making The most useful Articles of Wearing Apparel by a Lady, 1808.
(First printed in London 1808 by the Union Printing Office, St. John's Square.)
The Lady's Stratagem A Repository of 1820s Directions for the Toilet, Mantua-Making, Stay-Making, Millinery & Etiquette; Frances Grimble; Lavolta Press; San Francisco 2009.
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