Le Costume Historique (The Historical Costume) Author: Auguste Racinet Publisher: Imp. Firmin-Didot et Cie, Paris Composition: Illustrated plates and explanatory text (separate volumes, this volume: Europe) Book Title: Europe I - Europe Moyen Age (15th-17th Century Medieval Europe) A comprehensive collection of historical costumes from around the world by the 19th-century French painter and historian. It illustrates the costumes and decorative cultures of various eras and regions, from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome to medieval Europe, Asia, and Africa, with detailed color illustrations. This book is from the "Europe" section, featuring costumes, interiors, and crafts from the medieval to the early modern period (15th-17th centuries) with numerous illustrations. Many detailed and vibrant hand-colored lithographs (multicolor printing) Extremely valuable for research on historical costumes, art, stage, and costume design. Published: Part of a series of six volumes published between 1876 and 1888. [Description] This book is a collection of illustrations covering traditional costumes, customs, and decorative arts from around the world, and is part of a masterpiece series by the 19th-century historical painter Racinet. In particular, this volume contains numerous detailed color lithographs related to European culture from ancient Greece and Rome to the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and is still a valuable resource in various fields such as historical costume research, art, fashion, and performing arts. It includes twenty-six plates featuring Egypt, Europe, Muslims, America, Africa, Greece, and more. Popular as a beautiful visual resource. As a used book, there are age-related stains and yellowing, but the illustrations are generally in good condition. Recommended as a collector's item. #Racinet #HistoricalCostumeIllustratedBook #AntiqueWesternBooks #UsedBooks #FashionHistory #ArtResources #StageCostumeDesign #WesternCulture #LeCostumeHistorique #MedievalEurope #DecorativeArts #VictorianEra #ColorLithograph #HistoricalDocuments There are stains and yellowing on the cover. The illustrations are generally well-preserved. A highly rare book.