A Woman of Kamtschatka in her richest Apparel. Une Kamtchadale dans sa plus grande Parure. But, notwithstanding the difficulties mentioned in the preceding description, the lover has not yet passed through… Read More
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Costume of the Russian empire, illustrated by upwards of seventy richly coloured engravings, by Edward Harding. March 28th, 1803. Printed by T. Bensley for John Stockdale. Fashion Image Collection.
Costume of Kalmyk Housewife and Girl.
A Kalmyk Housewife and Girl. Une Femme et Fille Calmouque. THE dress of the Kalmyk women differs little from that of the men. Their trowsers are the same; the outer garment… Read More
A Kabardian of Mount Caucasus in traditional folk dress.
A Kabardian of Mount Caucasus. Un Kabardien du Mont Caucase. CAUCASUS is that vast chain of mountains, extending from the north-west to the south-east, between the Euxine and the Caspian… Read More
A Female Kabardian of Mount Caucasus.
A Female Kabardian of Mount Caucasus. Une Kabardienne du Mont Caucase. THE dress of all the Tartars of Mount Caucasus (Kabardin, Circassian, Cherkessia) is nearly the same, and chiefly consists of… Read More
Two Ingushians in tradititional folk dress.
Two Ingushians in tradititional folk dress, 1803. Deux Ingusches. THE Ingushians (Republic of Ingushetia, North Caucasus) are a tribe differing entirely from all the other inhabitants of the Caucasus, in… Read More
A Female Peasant of Ingria.
A Female Peasant of Ingria. Une Paysanne d’Ingrie. THE Russians made a conquest of Ingria (Finnish: Inkeri or Inkerinmaa) about the commencement of the last century. At that period the… Read More
A Finnish woman in Festive Dress, from behind.
The Costume of the Russian empire by Edward Harding.
A Peasant of Finland in traditional dress.
Un Paysan Finnois. A Peasant of Finland by Edward Harding.
A Finnish woman in Festive Dress.
Costume of the Russian empire by Edward Harding.
A Female Peasant of Finland.
A Female Peasant of Finland. Une Paysanne de Finland. THE Female Peasantry wear shifts, trousers, stockings, and slippers, or shoes which only cover the heel, sole, and toes: they also… Read More
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
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. 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. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com