French Fashion.- Giafferri (Paul Louis de)

L’Histoire du Costume Feminin Français, from the Middle Age until the Second Empire, 10 original parts, comprising Middle Age, Renaissance, the Kingdom of Henry III to Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, the French Revolution, the First empire, the Restoration, Second Empire, Middle Age lacking plate 3 & 13-19, numerous colour pochoir plates, leaves toned and edges frayed, loose within original illustrated paper wrappers, lacking portfolio with pictorial front, Editions Nilsson, Paris, circa 1922.

*** Engaging fashion illustrations for each period of European history from early medieval through 19th century, including children's clothing, specific costumes made on order by members of the European nobility and royalty, and all period accessories.