Recherches sur les costumes, les moeurs, les usages religieux, civils et militaires des anciens peuples : [Volume 2] / par J. Mailliot, ... publié par P. Martin

Malliot, J. (Joseph), 1735-1808. · 1809 · Paris : P. Didot l'Ainé · 63 pictures

A two-volume survey of ancient peoples' dress, customs and religious, civil and military practice, compiled by Joseph Mailliot and published in Paris by Didot in 1809 for a French readership of scholars and collectors. The pages are engraved plates of figures in draped robes, with numbered costume studies, weapons, helmets and small groups in rows, drawn in clean outline with little shading, offering a designer a clear reference for ancient garment silhouettes, layering and armour shapes.

Costume -- History · Manners and customs · Costume -- France

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