Painted at Vigée Le Brun’s best period this group ranks among her highest achievements,- it has been engraved and reproduced times out of number
Tag: Children Costumes

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

Elizabethan peasant costume scene. Woman with children 1550-1620.
England Tudor. Elizabethan peasant costumes 1550-1620.

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

Clothing of the middle classes in France during the rococo period.
France 18th century. Costumes of the middle classes. Bourgeois women and their children. Rococo period.

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.
German mother with monstrous child that was called a divine miracle.
The child is referred to as divine miracle. The costume of the woman is the same as that of a farmer’s wife of that time.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Women and children costume from 1470.
Women and children costume from 1470. Related Posts:Court messenger and peasant costumes, 15th century.German gothic fashion, 15th centuryBurgundian type portrait with characteristic headgear.
Pelisse de Satin doublé poil de Chat-Angora.
Pelisse de Satin doublé poil de Chat-Angora 1780. Related Posts:English Frac. Frac à l’anglaise, avec Bavaroises 1780.Robe à l’Anglaise. Coiffée d’un Bonnet à la Janot.Habit en surtout à brandebourg 1780.
Portrait “Nina” by Arthur E. Vokes.
Portrait “Nina” Water color by Arthur E. Vokes (1851-1951). Art deco children fashion and hairstyle 1924. Related Posts:Kids Costumes by Herrmann Gerson.Berlin fashion 1925. Art deco jewelry.Actress Erna Morena. German… Read More
Orphan girls at needlework 1884
Orphan girls at needlework 1884 A group of orphan girls from Lubeck Germany at needlework in the workroom of the orphanage. Painting by G. Kuehl 1884. Related Posts:German Girls clothing… Read More
Kids Costumes by Herrmann Gerson.
Dear children. Kids Costumes by Herrmann Gerson. Drawing by Schmidt-Caroll. Style, table 5, April-May 1922. Gallery: STYL – 1920s German Art Déco Fashion Magazine by Ludwig Sternaux. Published in Berlin… Read More
Traditional Slovakia Child costume. Boy from Dobrá Niva.
Dobra Niva, in German called Döbring or Dobrone in Hungarian, is a village in central Slovakia

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

The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)

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.