Forty-two presidents of the United States, along with their wives or other White House hostesses, are featured in this unique archive. From George and Martha Washington to George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, each chief executive and First Lady appears in two outfits reflecting the fashions of their times, including many historically accurate inaugural costumes.The set includes a CD-ROM containing 168 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 300 dpi and saved in TIFF format, perfect for use with all the most popular programs. Also included is a large-format, 64-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly, and numbered for easy reference.Of value to fashion historians and costume designers, this handsome collection will also be of use to craftworkers and hobbyists. Informative notes on each figure and costume complete this outstanding pictorial record.