A female at her devotions. Costume near Florence. In Italy, the young and the old alike frequent the churches.
Devotions, confessional and church scenes in 19th century Italy.
Tag: Richard Bridgens
Sketches Illustrative of the Manners and Costumes of France, Switzerland, and Italy by Richard Bridgens. Text by John William Polidori. London. Published by Baldwin, and Joy, Paternoster Row; and Hatchard and Son, Piccadilly. 1821.
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
Locals of Pisa in typical costume in front of an orphanage.
Locals of Pisa with English neckerchief and french handkerchief in front of an orphanage.
Costume at Lerici, Italy. Percy Bysshe Shelley’s last home.
Costume at Lerici on the east side of the Gulf of La Spezia. Here were passed Shelley’s happiest days.
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.
Limonadiere before triumphal arch of the Place du Carrousel. Paris, 1821.
No vender of any article in the world makes a greater display than the Limonadiere of Paris.
Flower girl of Paris with huge wooden shoes, 1821.
This way of carrying loads is common in France. A wooden frame is secured to the shoulders, and rests upon the whole surface of the back to the hips.
Coshois at Dieppe, Seine-Maritime. Sketches Illustrative 1821.
THE entry into France by Dieppe is particularly striking, it resembles very much an old English town.
French pilot in large petticoats, boots, gay colored caps and earrings.
The packets from Brighton to Dieppe, when in sight of the harbour, are taken possession of by French pilots
A Pilgrim going to Loretto. Shrine of the Holy House.
The shrines of Loreto and St. James of Gallicia cannot, like that of St. Thomas of Becket at Canterbury in former times, show the stones worn away by the devout kisses of the modern far-wandering penitent.
A female of Vercelli with peculiar head-dress. Italy Piedmont 1821.
A female of Vercelli, Piedmontese. This one of the most peculiar head-dresses belonging to the lower orders in Italy.
Donna di Torino. Woman of Turin. Italian popular costume of 1821.
AT Turin the dress of the females is very remarkable. The elaborate and various forms of their caps are singular and picturesque.
