Women’s costumes from the Swiss cantons, Unterwalden, Sankt Gallen, Bern, Valais, Zurich, Zug, Lucerne and Basel.
Women’s costumes from the Swiss cantons at the end of the 19th century.
Tag: Swiss customs
Traditional Swiss 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
Switzerland. Female costumes from Berne, Appenzell, Fribourg and others.
Traditional female Swiss costume fashion from the cantons of Bern, Appenzell, Fribourg, Uri, Lucerne, Schwyz and Unterwalden.
Swiss folk costumes at the beginning of the 19th century.
Swiss folk costumes from the cantons of Lucerne, Fribourg, Zug, Bern, Schwyz, Schaffhausen and Valais at the beginning of the 19th century.
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.
Peasant of the canton Basel, 1822.
PAYSAN DU CANTON DE BÂLE.
Collection de Costumes Suisses. London 1822.
Costume of women and young girls in the Canton Schwyz
The costume of women and young girls in the Canton of Schwyz
Swiss Servant costume of Swiss Dairy in the Park 1837.
Swiss Servant costume of Swiss Dairy in the Park 1837. Swiss Servant of Swiss Dairy in the Expo Park Vienne 1837. Suissesse. Servante de la Laiterie Suisse dans le Parc… Read More
Swiss creamery costume. Switzerland, 19th century.
Swiss creamery costume. Switzerland, 19th century. Swiss creamery costume. Switzerland in the Expo Park. 1st May to 2nd November 1873 in Vienna.
Swiss pastry shop costume, 19th century.
Swiss pastry shop costume, 19th century. Costume of the Swiss pastry shop in the Expo Park. 1st May to 2nd November 1873 in Vienna.
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
French Swiss regiment. Grenadiers in combat.
French Swiss regiment. Grenadiers in combat (1812).
