TY  - BOOK
AU  - Racinet,A.
AU  - Miller,Chris
AU  - T?etart-Vittu,Fran?coise
TI  - The costume history: from ancient times to the 19th century : all plates in colour 
T2  - Bibliotheca universalis
SN  - 9783836555401
AV  - GT513 .R213 2015
U1  - 391.009 23
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - Cologne [Germany]
PB  - Taschen
KW  - Clothing and dress
KW  - History
KW  - Pictorial works
KW  - Costume
KW  - Fashion
KW  - Illustrated works
N1  - Originally published in French as 'Le Costume historique', 1888; P.B; Includes bibliographical references; Auguste Racinet's "Le costume historique": a monumental 19th century achievement / Francoise Tetart-Vittu -- The ancient world -- The 19th century beyond the borders of Europe --  Europe 400-1800 -- Traditional costume till the late 19th century
N2  - Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. This complete reprint presents Racinet's exquisitely precise and colored illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women's couture, material is arranged according to Racinet's orginal organization by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail, The Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style
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