Marie Menessier-Nodier as Spanish lady in Maja costume.

Femme, lettres, Marie Menessier-Nodier, female, feminist, French, writer, — Marie Menessier-Nodier. Dame Espagnole en costume de Maja.

Marie Menessier-Nodier as Spanish lady in Maja costume.

Marie Menessier-Nodier. Femme de lettres. Dame Espagnole en costume de Maja.

Marie Antoinette Élisabeth Ménessier-Nodier (1811 – 1893) was a French writer and daughter of Charles Nodier. She worked at the work Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux (“Images from the state and family life of animals”) of the French Draftsman and caricaturist Grandville (1803-1847) with. She also wrote a biography of her father.

A splendid example of the late 1820’s fashion. Romantic period.

Fashion in the Reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X. Restoration.

Empire Romantic period. Formal evening wear. Party dress.

Fashion in the Reign of Louis-Philippe. 1830 to 1848.

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

France. Fashion during the Second Republic. 1848 to 1864.

Cashmere silk mantle embroidered. Ladies Journal 1833.

Early Victorian fashion around 1860. Informal afternoon outfit.

England Early Victorian. The crinoline of the mid-forties of the 19th century

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

Man in redingote and chapeau claque on the Boulevard des Italiens.

The Fashion of the Crinoline in the Reign of Napoleon III. Empire français.

Glamorous life in 1850. Fashions under the Restoration.

The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes.

Note: Persian female. Historical city or theatre costumes.

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.

Marie Menessier-Nodier as Spanish lady in Maja costume.