If you liked Icons and Idols by Valerie Cumming, start with The Seventeenth Century (A Visual History of Costume) (1984), Gloves (Costume Accessories Series) (1982), and Visual History of Costume Accessories (1998). These recommendations are drawn from the same author, shared genres, and reader overlap on BookOrb.

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Recommended next reads

  1. 1 The Seventeenth Century (A Visual History of Costume) 1984 · 144 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  2. 2 Gloves (Costume Accessories Series) 1982 · 96 pages · Valerie Cumming, Aileen Ribeiro · Same author
  3. 3 Visual History of Costume Accessories 1998 · 174 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  4. 4 Visual History of Costume Accessories: From Hats to Shoes 1998 · 174 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  5. 5 Understanding Fashion History 2004 · 144 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  6. 6 Gloves 1985 · 96 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  7. 7 The dictionary of fashion history 2010 · 304 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  8. 8 The trousseau of Princess Elizabeth Stuart 1978 · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  9. 9 Exploring costume history, 1500-1900 1981 · 96 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  10. 10 Royal dress 1989 · 223 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author
  11. 11 Visual History of Costume 1983 · 152 pages · Valerie Cumming · Same author

Frequently asked questions

What should I read after Icons and Idols?

BookOrb recommends The Seventeenth Century (A Visual History of Costume) (1984), Gloves (Costume Accessories Series) (1982), Visual History of Costume Accessories (1998), Visual History of Costume Accessories: From Hats to Shoes (1998), and Understanding Fashion History (2004).

Are there books like Icons and Idols?

Yes. The list on this page is ranked from the closest matches BookOrb has for Icons and Idols.

Who wrote Icons and Idols?

Icons and Idols is by Valerie Cumming.