Nighttime Conference of Hong Kong surrender of Governor Young and General Sakai 1941. Represented the signing of the surrender of Hong Kong by Sir Mark Young in 1942 in a… Read More
Tag: Japan Military
Japan. Harness (Samurai) 1800.
Samurai, warrior armor and weapons, Japan 1800.
Japanese nobleman with sword 1785.
Japanese samurai in historic figure 18th century, dressed in a beautiful kimono.
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