Lithograph History of Costume Racinet Italy late 19th century

History of the Costume Racinet (Albert Charles Auguste) Firmin Didot Frères, Fils Et Cie Printing, Paris 1876. Original lithograph no. EY 239, depicting historical Italian costumes, notably Venetian gondoliers, pages, dwarfs, and court jesters. Drawing by Girard. Framed under glass, mat, gilded frame. Minimal stains. Period: late 19th century. Dimensions 22.5 X 28 cm. Ref adequantik 2401084L (Note: approximately 30 additional framed plates, covering different countries, are available for sale) Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, "Le Costume historique" by Auguste Racinet was the most comprehensive and enlightening study ever devoted to clothing. Covering the global history of costume, fashion, and style from antiquity to the end of the 19th century, this major work – "consolidated" into six volumes containing nearly 500 plates – remains, to this day, quite unique in its scope and level of detail. "Le Costume historique" is an absolutely invaluable reference for students, creators, artists, illustrators, and historians.