Hat au báteau-renversé, 1787.
Category: Headdresses
Costume and Fashion History. Fashion plates of hats and headdresses from ancient to modern times.
18th century headdresses and gowns.
French 18th century headdresses. Chapeau Bateau Renverse en 1787. Chapeau Bonnette en 1787. Associated to: Fashion in the reign of Louis XVI 1774 to 1780. Fashion and costume in the… Read More
Colerette, Pélerine, Straw hats. Journal des dames et des modes 1804.
Hat fashion during the First Empire. Journal des dames et des modes. Costumes parisien 1804.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
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Naples hat. Straw, cornette, crepe hats, 1816.
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style by Lauren Stowell (Author), Abby Cox (Author). Lauren Stowell and Abby… Read More
The Hennin. Headdresses of the 15th century.
Medieval fashion history. The Development of the Hennin, sometimes referred to as the Cornet.
Medieval Flanders costumes. 15th century.
Gothic period. Nobel women with hennin. After Israel van Meckeln.
The sumptuary arts: Hat fashions of the Renaissance.
The sumptuary arts: History of costume and furnishings and related arts and industries.
Turbans and other headdresses of Egyptian men.
Full Peoples Gallery in images of all nations by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche, 1840.
African people of South Africa, Nigeria, Sierra Leone.
Headdresses of African people of South Africa, Nigeria, Sierra Leone. Man of Kashna, South Africa – Woman of Jacoba, South Africa – Woman of Liessi, South Africa – Man from… Read More
Apache Ghost dance. Ceremonial head gear.
Apache Ghost dance. Ceremonial head gear. Annual Ethnology Report of the US Government. Lithographed by Sackett & Wilhelms. Printed in New York: c.1897. Read more: History of the Indian Tribes… 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)

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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.