Ethel Beatrice Abrahams’s Greek Dress is a scholarly study of ancient Greek clothing, reconstructing how Greeks of the classical world draped and fastened their garments. Drawing on sculpture, vase painting, and texts, Abrahams analyzes the chiton, himation, and other forms, clarifying how cloth became costume without tailoring.
A careful work of classical archaeology, the book corrects popular misconceptions and explains the construction and wearing of Greek dress with precision. It remains a respected reference for students of antiquity, art, and historical costume. Rigorous and well illustrated in its original form, this study is offered here as a free EPUB download.