Bøger af Francoise Tetart-Vittu

Racinet's Costume History is a landmark in the study of clothing and fashion. This reprint presents Racinet's exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and witty commentary. From Eskimo attire to high French couture, this is an unrivalled encyclopedia for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and...

Racinet's Costume History is a landmark in the study of clothing and style. From Eskimo attire to high French couture, this unrivalled encyclopedia is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians, and anyone interested in style.

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. This title contains all plates from Racinet's work. It also collects the texts accompanying the images, giving descriptions and explanations.