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1888 Chromolithograph Fashion Italy 16th Century Renaissance Dress Headgear LCH3
1888 Chromolithograph Fashion Italy 16th Century Renaissance Dress Headgear LCH3
1888 Chromolithograph Fashion Italy 16th Century Renaissance Dress Headgear LCH3
1888 Chromolithograph Fashion Italy 16th Century Renaissance Dress Headgear LCH3

1888 Chromolithograph Fashion Italy 16th Century Renaissance Dress Headgear LCH3

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This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph of several popular clothing styles in 16th century Italy during the Italian Renaissance, as they were portrayed in various works of art. The bizarre objects each figure is leaning on appear to be there simply to replace the object these ladies were using as support in their original paintings and illustrations.

Key Elements in Each Panel

Top - 1. Straw headdress, high waisted belt with a short apron and rolled back sleeves - 2. Hooded cowl tucked into an apron, with a modest lacerna - 3. Wide-brimmed straw hat, multiple layers of sleeves - 4. Silk veil, satin dress.

Bottom - 5. Jewish style, a balzo headdress and a modest cloak - 6. Extravagant dress with puffed and layered sleeves, charm dangling from a chain at her waist - 7. Venetian style, long, draping sleeves and hair enclosed in a modest form of long hairnet - 8. Cidaris (or tiara recta) headdress, thigh-length cape with arm slits.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

  • Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict scenes and images venturing from ancient Egypt to classical Rome and Greece. Each illustration was adapted from actual artifacts and archaeological sites to define accurate representations of life during each time period; from the dainty Orient to the tribes of Oceania, there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

Please note that the full original supporting documents for this original piece, shown in the additional pictures attached to the listing, are included and will be shipped with this original.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: historical, hat, basket, neckline, European

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