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By Tetart-Vittu Francoise
Auguste Racinet
Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet's Le Costume historique was a comprehensive study of clothing. This six-volume work offers unparalleled scope and detail, chronicling the history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century. TASCHEN's complete reprint features Racinet's precise, colored illustrations alongside his insightful commentary. The content is organized by culture and subject, mirroring Racinet's original structure.