Historical costume types and adornment across cultures

Description

RACINET Historical Costume. Main types of clothing and adornment compared to those of the interior of the dwelling in all times and among all peoples, with numerous details on furniture, weapons, everyday objects, means of transport, etc. Collection published under the direction of RACINET, author of Ornement polychrome. Paris, Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1888. Half-leather binding, slightly rubbed edges, some foxing in the first volume, halos present on the first 50 leaves of the last volume, otherwise well-preserved interior. Comprehensive analytical table of plates and notes, table of historical personalities, bibliography of costume, glossary, geographical index, cuts and patterns, advice to the binder. Coverage includes: the world outside Europe (Oceania, Africa, America, Asia), Asia, Northern Africa, Asian Turkey, Byzantine, Abyssinian, Franco-Byzantine periods, Europe from the 5th to the 16th century, Europe 17th-19th centuries, and modern-day Europe by distinct nationalities. Includes history of jewelry, ornaments, and hairstyles. The most important general collection concerning costume, with documents from previously published series and original drawings from public collections.