Clothing and equipment of a paint merchant in Paris around 1850, offering non-abrasive colours.
Tag: Paris à travers
Paris à travers les siècles. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens depuis la fondation de Lutèce jusqu’à nos jours, par Henri Gourdon de Genouillac. 1879

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

English style clothing. Court costume. Summer suit and Swiss hat.
Paris fashion c. 1760. English style clothing. Court costume. Summer suit and Swiss hat.
Paris saleswoman of cream. Marchande de crème 1774.
Marchande de crème 1774. D’après Poisson. Paris à travers les siècles. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens par Genouillac.

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.
Clothing of a Parisian ribbon merchant in 1774.
Parisian ribbon merchant. Paris through the centuries. National history of Paris and Parisians
Marchand de coco 1774. Costumes de Paris. D’après Poisson.
Coconut merchant costume 1774. Costumes of Paris. Paris à travers les siècles.
Coiffure à l’échelle. Hairstyle to scale. Caricature of the 18th century.
Coiffure à l’échelle. Caricature du XVIII siècle. D’après une gravure du temps. Gravure extraite de l’ouvrage de H . Gourdon de Genouillac.
Bourgeois woman of Paris in street costume at the end of the 18th century.
Citizen of Paris in street costume. Bourgeoise en 1781.
Walnut Saleswoman from Paris. Costume of 1774.
Marchande de cerneaux. Costumes de Paris. Walnut Saleswoman from Paris. Costume of 1774.
Parisian costumes of the 18th century. Ragpicker. Water carrier.
Porteur d’eau. Marchant de melons. Chiffonnière. Marchande de Plaisirs. Costumes de Paris.
Formal dress of the rococo mid-18th century. Epoch of Marie Antoinette.
Elégante avec la robe à grand panier, Abbé mondain en 1760. Jeunes gens en costumes de chasse et de promenade en 1760.