French army of 1790. Swiss Guard, French Guard, Grenadier. Armee Francaise de 1790. Garde Suisse, Garde Francaise, Grenadier. After a drawing by F. Bastin. From a series: Armee Francaise 1804… Read More
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Surrender negotiations before sedan on the 2nd, September 1870.
The Capitulation of Sedan. The German-French surrender negotiations on 2 September 1870. The German negotiator is Otto Graf von Bismarck (1815-1898).
Shakos during the Napoleonic wars.
Shakos of the 19th century. Napoleonic wars (Coalition Wars).
Hat and Sword of Napoleon Bonaparte I.
Of the various hats of Napoleon are for Ex. only about 9 pieces as a known obtained, of which only one of the consular time.
French Republic costumes 18th century
French Republic costumes 18th century.
France and Austrian Military uniforms 18th century
France and Austrian Military uniforms. First third of the 18th century. Top row left to right: Marshal of France and subaltern officer from 1704 to 1730. Right: King Louis XV. and… Read More
French musketeers, nobility in c.1680.
Second third of the XVII. Century. Louis XIV. On the history of costumes.
Firearms and offensive weapons. 16th century.
Accessories firearms and offensive weapons. Renaissance period, 16th century. XVI Century. French factory. Collections of Emperor Napoleon III. at the Louvre Museum.
Sword 16th Century. Renaissance period weapon.
Sword 16th Century. Renaissance era weapon. XVI. Century. French factory. Collection of Mr. Armaillé. Offensive weapons. Sword. Grandeur of the Execution. XVI Siècle. Fabrique Française. Collection de M. D’Armaillé. Armes Offensives. Épée.… Read More
Waterloo cuirasses and sword from Napoleon’s army
Waterloo cuirasses and sword from the army of Emperor Napoleon I.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com