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Category: 19th Century
Historic costumes from Hardanger, Norway 1888.
Historic costumes from Hardanger, Norway 1888. Related Posts:Swedish Costumes of Country People. Norwegian Wedding…Traditional Farmer costume from Hittertal Fellemarken NorwayHardanger costume. Norway 1896
Harvester at Berkshire County Mass. 1899
Harvester at Berkshire County Mass. 1899 Related Posts:Scene at Fifth Avenue, New York by William Thomas Smedley.The Milkmaid by Bireshwar SenPortraits by Savely Sorine 1920s

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Various opium pipes. Opium smocking in Shanghai 1899.
The native opium grown in China, is generally considered the most inferior, and the Indian opium, especially Malwa and Patna, the best.
Peasant girl of the village of Kieg island, Arkhangelsk.
Russian peasant girl of the village of Kieg island, Arkhangelsk. Russia 1899 Related Posts:Peasant costumes from Archangelsk, Novgorod, Russia 1912.A Barabintzian Girl. Russian folk dress.The Kokoshnik. Traditional Russian hairstyles and… Read More
Usagara, Chief of Mamboya, with his son and witch doctor.
Usagara, Tanzania. Chief of Mamboya, with his son and witch doctor.
Zulu Warrior. Zulu-Kraal. South Africa 1899.
Zulu Warrior. South Africa 1899. Wedding dance, ornaments utensils, interior hut.
Ali Baba and the forty thieves by Walter Crane.
Ali Baba and the forty thieves by Walter Crane. In the Arabic version of Thousand and One Nights this story was not yet contained.
Women from Aden, Somalia 1885.
Women from Aden, Somalia 1885. Related Posts:Inhabitant costume of Mount Lebanon in 1843.Swahili Costume in 1900. Woman from the Mbaruks Tribe.Traditional Arabian Women from Cairo. Ottoman Empire.
Marquis Dufferin Ava with Armenian refugees.
Marquis Dufferin Ava with Armenian refugees at the hospital at Varna, Bulgaria 1896. Related Posts:Armenian woman from Constantinople in traditional costume.Armenian Hamal. A porter or bearer in the Ottoman Empire.An… 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

The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)

Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
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Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.