What People Wore When

What People Wore When combines the studies of two classic nineteenth-century illustrators, Auguste Racinet and Friedrich Hottenroth. Their works are presented first by chronology and then by subject, so that illustrators, historians, and students can trace the path of fashion as it evolved through the centuries, or study in detail the contrasting styles of individual clothing and accessories. Silhouettes reveal the shape of style through the ages, detailed cross-references draw attention to recurring motifs, and navigation bars alongside the margin of each page help the researcher navigate the intricacies in the chronology of clothing.

With authoritative narrative from leading experts in the history of costume, provocative contemporary quotes that reveal the impact of style in its day, detailed annotation and illustration, and an extensive glossary, this book provides a rich study of the rich vocabulary of style through the ages.