Historical Encyclopedia of Costumes

by Auguste Racinet

Organized into four principal sections with a scope ranging from the ancient world to the nineteenth century, this illustrated volume offers a detailed accounting of men's and women's clothing, both fashions and formal wear as well as everyday garb.

Genres: History, Reference, Fashion, Nonfiction, Art

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Albert Charles Auguste Racinet (July 20, 1825 - Paris, October 29, 1893 - Montfort-l'Amaury) was a French costume scientist, illustrator, painter and author of several to this day repeatedly reprinted costume and ornament history works.

Reviews

[Svetlana Kovalkova-McKenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best, most comprehensive and marvelously illustrated. Great to suplement history lessons.

[Hamda]

i want to read it