Costume designs of the Hungarian Homes Group, in the Expo Park. Hungarian Homes Group costume, Expo Vienna 1837. Costume dessine au groupe des Maisons Hongroises, dans le Parc de l’Exposition.
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The Culture of the Balkan Peninsula
Hungarian costume at the Oxen Park at the Agricultural Exhibition.
Hungarian costume at the Oxen Park at the Agricultural Exhibition. 1st May to 2nd November 1873 at Expo Park Vienna. Costume Hongrois. Parc aux Boefs de l’Exposition Agricole. Source: Jules Pelcoq: Souvenir… Read More
Dinner at Crisso. In the house of the bishop of Salona.
This prelate is receiving the homage of a Greek peasant, who kisses the ground before he applies his lips to the bishop’s hand.
Entrance to the Tower of the Winds at Athens.
To the south-east of the Roman Agora is the octagonal Tower of the Eight Winds; the Clepsydra of Andronikos Kyrrheste described by Vitruviu.
The weekly market, bazar, or market-place of Athens.
Greeks, Turks, and Albanians are then seen mingled together; and while the variegated diversity of their costumes gratifies the eye of the beholder.
Albanian folk characters in the 18th century.
Albanian folk characters in the 18th century. The Souliotes or Suliots; Albanian Suliotët were a warlike community, which inhabited the mountains around Souli in southern vilayets of Ioannina, the ancient Epirus.… Read More
The Dance of the Dervishes in the Tower of the Winds.
This tower has been converted into a Semà-Khanés or chapel for the religious dance called Semà, which is performed every Friday within its walls by an order of dancing dervishes.
Sclaveni male costume in 1760, 18th century.
Sclaveni male costume in 1760, 18th century.
Prayer rugs from Transylvania. 19th century.
Transylvanian prayer rugs. From Asia Minor. XVIIth century. Left one owned by Baron Charles Kaffner, Budapest; the other by the Arts and Crafts Museum, Budapest.
Historical Turkish male and female costumes from the european part.
Historical Turkish male and female costumes from the european part of the Ottoman Empire. The costume history by Auguste Racinet, 1888.
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