Selections Of The Ancient Costume Of Great Britain And Ireland, from the 7th to the 16th century by Charles Hamilton Smith.
Tag: Celtic

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

Boudicca queen of the British Iceni tribe.
Boudicca queen of the British Iceni tribe.
Ploughman family – Noble family (5th century)
Famille de laboureurs – Famille noble (Ve siècle). Gallic inhabitants. Merovingian

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.
Merovingian. A lazy king’s chariot with guardians.
Char d’un roi fainéant – Au fond, char de paysan. Merovingian. A lazy king’s chariot with guardians – In the background, a peasant’s chariot.
Lutetia. Natives of ancient Paris.
first, Parisians, inhabitants, Lutetia, Lutèce.
Noble Gauloise habit. Vedette Gauloise. First Century A.D.
Vedette Gauloise. Paris à travers les siècles. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens by Nicolas Jules Henri Gourdon de Genouillac.
France. Vestments of a Gaelic family around 1 AD.
Vestments of a Gaelic family around 1 AD. Famille Gauloise, Temps Primitifs.
Parisian boatman dress of the early ages.
Batelier Parisien des premiers âgés. Parisian boatman dress of the early ages.
Ancient Paris as a Celtic, Gaelic settlement.
Ancient Paris as a Celtic, Gaelic settlement. The history of Paris goes back over 2000 years.
Merovingian costume of a 5th century Frankish warrior.
Costume d’un guerrier franc du 5ème siècle.