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Auguste Racinet. the Costume History - (Bibliotheca Universalis) by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Hardcover)

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  • 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.
  • Author(s): Françoise Tétart-Vittu
  • 752 Pages
  • Antiques + Collectibles, Americana
  • Series Name: Bibliotheca Universalis

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About the Book



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



Book Synopsis



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.



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"...an accessible, elaborate visual history of all the weird, uncomfortable clothes people thought looked good, from massive, powdered wigs to feathered war helmets. Contemporary artists, designers, illustrators, and historians will find no shortage of inspiration in its pages."-- "Hyperallergic.com"

"Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them."-- "Vogue.com"
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1.7 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Bibliotheca Universalis
Sub-Genre: Americana
Genre: Antiques + Collectibles
Number of Pages: 752
Publisher: Taschen
Format: Hardcover
Author: Françoise Tétart-Vittu
Language: English
Street Date: October 15, 2015
TCIN: 92258533
UPC: 9783836555401
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-5045
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.7 inches length x 5.7 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.5 pounds
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