History of Costume by Auguste Racinet. Costumes of the nobility in the time of Henry IV of France. 16th, 17th century. Court Toilets & Ceremonial Robes.
Category: Court dress

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.
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German court costumes with bells. First half of the 15th century.
German court costumes c. 1430. Fashion of wearing bells in this manner originated in Germany, and was one of the many fanciful details introduced at the time of Anne of Bohemia’s marriage in 1383.
Grande Robe à la Française. Court dress during the reign of Louis XVI.
GRANDE ROBE A LA FRANÇAISE. (Marie Antoinette). Great French dress, with a closed body.

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.
Odette de Champdivers called La Petite Reine and Charles VI.
In the days of the Capetian Kings. Odette de Champdivers called La Petite Reine, was mistress of the mad French king Charles VI.
Gallic fabrics and embroideries. Merovingian fashion.
Gallic fabrics and embroideries. Gaul Plate 8.
Basch Tshaousch, Kol Kiayassi. Costumes of the Ottoman Court.
Basch Tshaousch. Costumes of the Ottoman Court, 1850. Various Ottoman functionaries and military personnel in their traditional costumes.
Costume de Dame de Cour sous le regne de Louis XVI, 1779.
Court Lady under the reign of Louis XVI, for the balls of the Queen (Marie Antoinette) in 1774, 1775 and 1776 adopted for the role of the Marquise de Lenoncourt.
13th century duchess costume. Middle ages.
The picture is one of the most precious ornaments of the Academy of Fine Arts at Pisa.
The court society of the castle gathers for a ride.
Miniature of the Breviary of Cardinal Grimani, attributed to Marciana Biblioteca of S.Marc, Venice. Fifteenth century.
Anne Dauphine of Auvergne in armorial robe.
Anna Dauphine d’Auvergne (1358 – 1417) Countess of Forez, Comtesse de Montpensier