A Shahaptian chief in ceremonial costume. From the book: Living Races of Mankind. A popular illustrated account of the customs, habits, pursuits, feasts, and ceremonies of the races of mankind… Read More
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South African medicine man. Living Races of Mankind 1902.
Living Races of Mankind. A popular illustrated account of the customs, habits, pursuits, feasts, and ceremonies of the races of mankind throughout the world by Henry Neville Hutchinson
Three Swiss girls in traditional costumes
Three Swiss girls in traditional costumes. From the book: Living Races of Mankind. A popular illustrated account of the customs, habits, pursuits, feasts, and ceremonies of the races of mankind… Read More
A Syrian girl in traditional dress at a Fountain.
A Syrian girl at a “Fountain”. Living Races of Mankind.
Indoor costume. Constantinople 1902. Turkish woman.
Costume of an urban resident of Istanbul. Living Races of Mankind by Henry Neville Hutchinson
Berber woman from Algeria, c. 1900.
Algeria. Berber woman. Photo: Jean Geiser 1902. Berbers are mainly found in present-day Morocco and Algeria
Caucasus. Armenian woman costume.
Caucasus. Armenian woman costume.
A Bedouin sheikh wearing burnoose.
A Bedouin sheikh wearing burnoose.
The Taotai. Chinese Governor of Kashgar.
Chinese Governor of Kashgar. The Taotai of Kashgar. A Chinese provincial Governor seated in front of his felt tent, accompanied by a soldier of his suite. Photograph by Prince Alexander… Read More
A Ressaldar of the 16th Bengal cavalry
A Ressaldar of the 16th Bengal cavalry. The native captain of an Indian cavalry regiment. From the book: Living Races of Mankind. A popular illustrated account of the customs, habits,… Read More
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