Sclaveni male costume in 1760, 18th century.
Tag: Wallachian customs
Traditional Wallachian dress, culture and customs of the various regions.
Wallachian folk dress. Woman from Orsova, Hungary 1875.
Wallachian woman from Orsova, Hungary 1875. Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
Men from the Mountains in Wallachia, Romania.
Men from the Mountains in Wallachia, Romania.
Men from Dorobautz Romania. Wallachian Costume 1843.
Men from Dorobautz Romania. Wallachian Costume 1843. Engraved by Théophile Emmanuel Duverger (1821-1881) From the Book: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer… Read More
Young Wallachian Girl costume. Romania.
Jeune Fille Valaque.
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