The costume history : from ancient times to the 19th century Die Kostümgeschichte : vom Altertum bis zum 19. Jahrhundert Le costume historique : du monde antique au XIXe siècle
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The costume history : from ancient times to the 19th century = Die Kostümgeschichte : vom Altertum bis zum 19. Jahrhundert = Le costume historique : du monde antique au XIXe siècle
Taschen, c2009
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Kostümgeschichte
Costume historique
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [416])
Parallel text in English, German and French
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Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's "Le Costume historique" was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work - 'consolidated' in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates - remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet's organization by culture and subject has been preserved in TASCHEN's magnificent reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Perusing these beautifully detailed and exquisitely colored illustrations, you'll discover everything from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century French women's couture. Though Racinet's study spans the globe from ancient times through his own, his focus is on European clothing from the Middle Ages to the 1880s and this subject is treated with exceeding passion and attention to detail.
"The Costume History" is an absolutely invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; it is also an immensely fascinating and inspirational book for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
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