Women’s costumes from the Swiss cantons, Unterwalden, Sankt Gallen, Bern, Valais, Zurich, Zug, Lucerne and Basel.
Tag: Canton of St. Gallen
Traditional Switzerland national costumes. Folk dresses from the Canton of St. Gallen

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

Gorge of Pfäfers in the Vale of the Tamina, Switzerland.
The Gorge of Pfäfers is one of the most extraordinary places in Switzerland. The source of the hot springs is at the extremity of the gorge.
John Warth Hunter of the Department of St. Gallen.
Johanes Warth Jaeger von der Abteilung St. Gallen. Switzerland military uniforms 1792-1794.

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.
Sebastian Huber ensign of St. Fiden. Switzerland military uniform.
Sebastian Huber ensign of St. Fiden the high Principality of St. Gallen Contingent.
Switzerland costumes from Canton Grison and Canton St. Galle, 1860.
Switzerland costumes from Canton Grison and Canton St. Galle, 1860. Gallery: Costumes suisses des 22 cantons. Dessinés d’apres nature et lithographiés et coloriées, par Yves Grether. Paris chez Wild, Èditeur… Read More
Couple with child. Costumes from the Canton of St. Gallen.
Couple with child from the Canton of St. Gallen. Switzerland national costumes. Gallery: Costumes Suisses des 22 cantons. Dessiné par Louis Lassalle, illustrator. S. Morel; Imprimerie Lemercier, Geneve; Paris, 1865.
Swiss women’s costume of the Canton of St. Gallen, former princely land.
In the area around the city of St. Gallen, a traditional costume was once worn that still lives on today (1896) in that of the Appenzeller women
Woman from St. Gallen, princely land Switzerland
Woman from St. Gallen from the former princely land.