The Complete Costume History by Auguste Racinet

Published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume Historique was the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity to the end of the 19th century, this complete reprint presents Racinet's exquisite coloured illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty comments.