Horns were, both in Gaul and the East, one of the attributes of command, one of the signs of divine or royal power according to the expression of Eusebius.
Tag: Helmet
Magnificent Venetian helmet, c. 17th c.
Venetian manufactures. Collection of the Emperor Napoleon III. Defensive weapons. Helmet. Baroque period.
Helmet of Boabdil. The last Moorish king
Helmet of Muhammad XII. Abu Abdallah. The last Moorish king.
Italian renaissance helmet from crafted iron.16th century.
Renaissance helmet. XVI Century. Italian factory. The Museum of Artillery, at Paris, is rich in arms of this kind, and it is no easy matter to make a choice amongst… Read More
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