{"product_id":"auguste-racinet-the-costume-history-9783836555401","title":"Auguste Racinet. the Costume History","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in France between 1876 and 1888, \u003cstrong\u003eAuguste Racinet's \u003cem\u003eLe Costume Historique \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ewas in its day the \u003cstrong\u003emost wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted\u003c\/strong\u003e. Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely unique in its scope and detail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet's \u003cstrong\u003eexquisitely precise color illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women's couture, material is arranged according to Racinet's original plan by culture and subject. As \u003cstrong\u003eexpansive in its reach\u003c\/strong\u003e as it is \u003cstrong\u003epassionate in its research and attention to detail\u003c\/strong\u003e, Racinet's \u003cem\u003eCostume History\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTétart-Vittu, Françoise:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Françoise Tétart-Vittu studied art history at the Sorbonne and specialized in the costume history of the 18th and 19th centuries. For many years she was head of the graphic arts department and curator at the Musée Galliera, Musée de la Mode et du Costume de la Ville de Paris. She is author of many books on costume history.","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606124204306,"sku":"9783836555401","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57d31af9-6607-4c5c-b0db-21de1ae094c4.jpg?v=1732289148","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/auguste-racinet-the-costume-history-9783836555401","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}