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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History

by Françoise Tétart-Vittu Author

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day 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 TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women’s couture, material is arranged according to Racinet’s original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail, Racinet's 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. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!

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ISBN
3836555409
Print Status
In Print
Eras
58
Pages
752
Suggested Grades
1st - 12th
Publisher
TASCHEN
Copyright
Nov 18, 2015

Eras

  • 1.1 The Ancient World: Egyptian | Assyrian | Hebraic | Asian (pg 19 - 39)
  • 1.2 The Ancient World: Greek | Etruscan Greco-Roman | Roman (pg 40 - 85)
  • 1.3 The Ancient World: Barbarian Europe: Barbarians | Scandinavians | Celts (pg 86 - 105)
  • 2.1 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: Oceania (pg 108 - 119)
  • 2.2 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: Africa (pg 120 - 135)
  • 2.3 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: America | Eskimos (pg 136 - 149)
  • 2.4 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: China | Japan | Asia (pg 150 - 183)
  • 2.5 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: India (pg 184 - 213)
  • 2.6 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: Asia | Persia | Muslims | The Orient | Syria (pg 214 - 237)
  • 2.7 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: Africa | Moorish (pg 238 - 263)
  • 2.8 The 19th Century Beyond the Borders of Europe: Turkey | Byzantine (pg 264 - 285)
  • 3.1 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages (pg 288 - 289, 292, 294 - 295, 300 - 304)
  • 3.2 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: France (pg 290, 291, 293, 296 - 299)
  • 3.3 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: Flanders (pg 305 - 307)
  • 3.4 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: Poland (pg 306 - 307)
  • 3.5 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: Germany (pg 306 - 307)
  • 3.6 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: Italy (pg 306, 308)
  • 3.7 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: Spain (pg 306, 309
  • 3.8 Europe 400 - 1800: Middle Ages: Military & Court Costume (pg 310 - 343)
  • 3.9 Europe 400 - 1800: 14th - 16th Century: Jewelry, Headdresses, & Furniture (pg 345 - 361
  • 3.10 Europe 400 - 1800: 15th - 17th Century: Male and Female Costume Germany (pg 362 - 365)
  • 3.11 Europe 400 - 1800: 15th - 17th Century: Male and Female Costume: Italy (pg 362 - 364, 366 - 373)
  • 3.12 Europe 400 - 1800: 15th - 17th Century: Male and Female Costume: Europe (pg 376 - 375, 377 - 381)
  • 3.13 Europe 400 - 1800: 15th - 17th Century: Male and Female Costume: France (pg 374, 376)
  • 3.14 Europe 400 - 1800: 15th - 17th Century: Male and Female Costume: Italy (pg 382 - 383)
  • 3.15 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th Century Military Costume: France (pg 384 - 392)
  • 3.16 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th Century Military Costume: Spain (pg 392 - 394, 396)
  • 3.17 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th Century Military Costume: Europe (pg 395 - 399)
  • 3.18 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th -17th Century: Male & Female Costume, Furniture: Europe (pg 400 -405, 419 - 421, 423 - 427, 430 - 431, 433, 444, 446 - 447, 454 - 461, 464 - 466, 468)
  • 3.19 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th -17th Century: Male & Female Costume, Furniture: France (pg 401 - 403, 406-408, 414, 416 - 418, 427, 429, 435, 438 - 443, 458, 462, 464, 467)
  • 3.20 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th -17th Century: Male & Female Costume, Furniture: Germany (pg 401 - 403, 409, 412 -415, 418, 422 - 423, 430, 432, 445, 469)
  • 3.21 Europe 400 - 1800: 16th -17th Century: Male & Female Costume, Furniture: Italy (401 - 403, 434 - 437,
  • 3.22 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: The Netherlands & France (471 - 489)
  • 3.23 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Religious Civilian, and Military Costume: Italy (pg 491 - 493, 497)
  • 3.24 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Religious Civilian, and Military Costume: France (pg 491, 494 - 495, 497, 502 - 509)
  • 3.26 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Religious Civilian, and Military Costume: Germany (pg 491, 496, 498)
  • 3.27 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Religious Civilian, and Military Costume: England (pg 491, 498 - 499)
  • 3.28 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Religious Civilian, and Military Costume: Europe (pg 491, 498, 500 - 501)
  • 3.29 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Furniture and Means of Transport: France (pg 510 - 512, 514 - 516)
  • 3.30 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th Century: Furniture and Means of Transport: Europe (pg 510, 513, 516 - 517)
  • 3.31 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th -18th Century: Civilian Costume and Furniture: France (pg 518 - 530, 534 - 535, 537)
  • 3.32 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th -18th Century: Civilian Costume and Furniture: Italy (pg 518, 530 - 531)
  • 3.33 Europe 400 - 1800: 17th -18th Century: Civilian Costume and Furniture: Germany (pg 518, 530, 532 - 533)
  • 3.34 Europe 400 - 1800: 18th Century: Civilian and Military Costume, Furniture: France (pg 540 - 554, 560 - 568, 570 - 584)
  • 3.35 Europe 400 - 1800: 18th Century: Civilian and Military Costume, Furniture: Europe (pg 540 - 543, 550, 555 - 556, 584 - 585)
  • 3.36 Europe 400 - 1800: 18th Century: Civilian and Military Costume, Furniture: England (pg 540 - 543, 550, 557 - 559)
  • 3.37 Europe 400 - 1800: 18th Century: Civilian and Military Costume, Furniture: Germany (pg 540 - 543, 568 - 569)
  • 3.38 Europe 400 - 1800: 18th - 19th Century: Male and Female Costume, Headgear: France (pg 588 - 591, 592 - 595, 597 - 603)
  • 3.39 Europe 400 - 1800: 18th - 19th Century: Male and Female Costume, Headgear: Europe (pg 588 - 591, 596, 598)
  • 4.1 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Lapland (pg 606 - 621)
  • 4.2 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: The Netherlands (pg 622 - 631)
  • 4.3 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: Scotland and England (pg 632 - 643)
  • 4.4 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: Germany & Switzerland (pg 644 - 655)
  • 4.5 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: Russia (pg 656 - 671)
  • 4.6 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: Poland, Hungary, Croatia, and The Ukraine (pg 672 - 689)
  • 4.7 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: European Turkey (pg 690 - 697)
  • 4.8 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: Italy, Spain, & Portugal (pg 698 - 723)
  • 4.9 Traditional Costume Till the Late 19th Century: France (pg 724 - 747)

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