Assyrian dresses were richly ornamented, the opening of the dress and the bottom of the skirt bearing a double row of rosettes and long fringes
The northern Part of Ancon Bay and the millstones of the Necropolis.
A seaward prospect from the Necropolis, commanding the northern section of Ancon Bay. It is taken from the hills in the south-west corner.
The terraced hills South of Ancon in Peru.
The present illustration will serve not merely to explain the topographic relations, but still more to give prominence to a circumstance calculated to throw light on the importance of Ancon in pre-Spanish times.
The bay and Necropolis of Ancon in Peru.
The topographical plan figured on Plate 1 comprises a small portion only of the spacious and picturesque Bay of Ancon. A fuller view is given by this plate.
Plan of Ancon and neighbouring Necropolis.
The plan illustrates the topographical relations in connection with the archaeological aim of this work.
Austria. The Order of The Golden Fleece. The insignia of the Order.
The costume of the Knights. Decorations. The principal provisions. The insignia of the Order.
The Rex Sacrorum also known as Rex Sacrificulus.
The Rex Sacrorum (“king of sacrifices”), also known as Rex Sacrificulus was one of the highest Roman priests.
The fashion masters. Paris in transition from Directoire to Empire.
France. The fashion of the dandies from 1801 to 1805. Paris in transition from Directoire to Empire.
Coffee planter in Laymastotte at the foot of bold crags. Sri Lanka 19th c..
The bungalow of Mr. Crüwell, a coffee planter in Laymastotte near Happootella-pass, which has been built in a very picturesque situation at the foot of bold crags.
The Bigouden of Pont-l’Abbé. Sables-d’Olonne. Costumes of Brittany.
Brittany (fr. Bretagne). Hairdresses of women and children: The Bigouden of Pont-l’Abbé and Cabelou. Women of Sables-d’Olonne. Saltwinning population of the Guérande peninsula: Costume of the married; the Ventel, church cloak.
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