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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.

TASCHEN’s reprint of the color plates 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, 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.

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Book category Books in English The arts Industrial / commercial art & design Fashion & textiles: design

• Full title: Auguste Racinet. The Costume History
• Author: Françoise Tétart-Vittu
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 752
• EAN: 9783836555401
• ISBN: 9783836555401
• ID: 09119392
• Publisher: Taschen GmbH
• Weight: 1154 g
• Dimensions: 154 × 203 × 48 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. September 2022

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