Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color saw service in World War

saw service in World War II and afterward provided deluxe transatlantic travel

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This text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students presents a rigorous approach that also emphasizes applications

Racinet's Historic Ornament in Full Color saw service in World WarThough he himself was a distinguished painter and illustrator, Albert Charles August Racinet (18251893) is best remembered for two monumental color plate publications he edited: Le Costume historique (Historic Costume) and L'Ornement polychrome (Color Ornament). L'Ornement polychrome, a visual record in color of ornament and decorative arts from all over the world and throughout history to the end of the 18th century, eventually included 220 plates.