Coiffure à l'échelle. Hairstyle to scale. Caricature of the 18th century.

Coiffure, échelle, Rococo, fashion, hairstyle, — Coiffure à l’échelle. Caricature du XVIII siècle.

Coiffure à l’échelle.

Hairstyle to scale. Caricature of the XVIII century. From an engraving of the time. Engraving extracted from the work of H . Gourdon de Genouillac.

Coiffure à l’échelle. Caricature du XVIII siècle. D’après une gravure du temps. Gravure extraite de l’ouvrage de H . Gourdon de Genouillac.

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Paris à travers les siècles. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens depuis la fondation de Lutèce jusqu’à nos jours, by Nicolas Jules Henri Gourdon de Genouillac. Published 1879.

Reign Louis XIV. French fashion history. 1643 to 1715.

Album of historical hairstyles. Album de coiffures historiques par E. Nissy.

The Regency. Fashion in the Reign of Louis XV 1715 to 1774.

Reign of Louis XVI. 1774 to 1780. The influence of Marie Antoinette.

Fashion in the Reign of Louis XVI. 1780 to 1789. Modes de Paris.

Shoe fashion of authentic specimens. Ladies’ old-fashioned shoes 1885.

Fashion History of the French Republic. The fashions of the Directory.

The Quiver of Love. A collection of Valentines.

Fashions under the First Empire. Reign of Napoleon I. 1804 to 1814.

On the history of costumes. The Munich Picture Gallery 1848 to 1898.

Note: Bonnette du Matin 1787. Morning headdress.

Support and Seduction: The History of Corsets and Bras (Abradale Books) by Beatrice Fontanel.

Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion.

From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.

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

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.

Coiffure à l’échelle. Hairstyle to scale. Caricature of the 18th century.