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Costume History by Francoise Tetart-Vittu (Hardcover, 2006)
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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 and complete 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 Complete 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen Gmbh
ISBN-139783822850954
eBay Product ID (ePID)89645939
Product Key Features
Number of Pages544 Pages
Publication NameCostume History
LanguageEnglish, German, French
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2006
TypeTextbook
AuthorFrancoise Tetart-Vittu
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height252 mm
Item Weight4065 g
Item Width382 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureGermany
Title_AuthorFrancoise Tetart-Vittu
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- 07 Mar, 2025
Good for fashion
Big book worthyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Jun, 2020
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Beautifully illustrated and full of informationVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
