Italy. Roman folk costumes from 19th century. Costumes of the inhabitants of Trastevere. The folk hero Meo Patacca.
Tag: Italian customs
Traditional Italian dress, culture and customs of the various regions.

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

Naples Italy. A calessino, or hired carriage, Hackney chaise.
A calessino. Italian scenery; representing the manners, customs, and amusements of the different states of Italy.
Neapolitans eating macaroni. Italian scenery, manners and customs 1809.
The plate represents a country maccaronara; for so are called those public houses where nothing but macaroni is sold; and no village is without them. The Neapolitan macaroni is easily known by not being twisted like that of Genoa, but straight, or bent only at one end.

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.
Italy. Folk costumes in the Provinces of Rome and Ancona.
In the surroundings of Rome the picturesque costume of the contadini (farmers) has almost disappeared. Only occasionally do you see entire families of country dwellers in national costumes on the streets.
Traditional costume near Lodi, Italy 1821. Costumes of Italy.
Costume tradizionale vicino a Lodi, Italia 1821. Sketches Illustrative of the Manners and Costumes of France, Switzerland and Italy.
Briganti, Bandits. Italy 1834.
Briganti, 1834. Abiti popolari italiani. Tableau historique et descriptif de l’Italie, du Piémont, de la Sardaigne, de Malte, de la Sicile et de la Corse.
Mora game in Boulogne. Gambling in public places. Italy 1860.
Morra is a traditional game using the hands, which is known especially in some Mediterranean countries, especially in Italy.
Ice Salesman of Florence. Journey through Italy in 1840.
Marchands de sorbets à Florence, 1840. “Voyage d’Italie, partie septentrionale” di Paul De Musset.
Man costume of the Italian region Lazio in 1840. Costumes of Rome.
Eminente costume da uomo romano. Regione Lazio, Italia nel 1840.
Traditional costume from Marino, region Lazio, Italy.
Costumes of Rome and its surroundings. Woman from Marino, region Lazio.