Historical Fashion Illustrations

A compilation of costume prints showcasing traditional attire from various cultures, highlighting unique elements like capes, aprons, and headgear.

Man by wall, dressed in a Rhingrave costume and wide cloak, c. 1685 print Standing man dressed in a Rhingrave costume, consisting of a short Wambuis (Innocent), rectangular BEF with Akertjes, Shirt, wide knee pants with ribbons and stockings on either side. A wide cloak is draped around the shoulders and arms. Hat with a wide weak edge on the both hairstyle. Flat shoes. This print is the 5th state of number 18, and belongs to a series of approximately 24 costume prints, from Figures a la Mode dédiées a Mr. le duc de Bourgogne, published by Etienne Jeaurat, Paris, ca. 1685.  paper etching fashion plates. head-gear: hat (+ men's clothes). cape (+ men's clothes). neck-gear: jabot (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (DOUBLET) (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (with NAME) (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (INNOCENT) (+ men's clothes). trousers, breeches, etc. (PETTICOAT BREECHES) (+ men's clothes). shoes, sandals (+ me
Man by wall, dressed in a Rhingrave costume and wide cloak, c. 1685 print Standing man dressed in a Rhingrave costume, consisting of a short Wambuis (Innocent), rectangular BEF with Akertjes, Shirt, wide knee pants with ribbons and stockings on either side. A wide cloak is draped around the shoulders and arms. Hat with a wide weak edge on the both hairstyle. Flat shoes. This print is the 5th state of number 18, and belongs to a series of approximately 24 costume prints, from Figures a la Mode dédiées a Mr. le duc de Bourgogne, published by Etienne Jeaurat, Paris, ca. 1685. paper etching fashion plates. head-gear: hat (+ men's clothes). cape (+ men's clothes). neck-gear: jabot (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (DOUBLET) (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (with NAME) (+ men's clothes). clothing for the upper part of the body (INNOCENT) (+ men's clothes). trousers, breeches, etc. (PETTICOAT BREECHES) (+ men's clothes). shoes, sandals (+ me