Three complete sets of half-armour from the first half of the 17th century. They show the most essential characteristics of the armour worn
Complete harnesses of soldiers in the Thirty Years’ War 1618 to 1648.
Category: 1650
High dignitaries of the Mughal Empire. India, 17th century.
Murad Bakhsh, Imperial Prince, son of Shah Jahan and brother of the Grand Mogul Aurangzeb. Ruler of Delhi. Indian prince, governor of the Grand Mogul.
The sword of James Graham, 1. Marquess of Montrose.
The sword of James Graham given by Charles I.
Portraits of five of the best known Mughal emperors of Delhi.
Although the portraits represent the most illustrious occupants of the Imperial throne, they have not been chosen mainly for that reason, but because in every case the person represented is wearing interesting examples of jewellery.
Costume of a French lady. 17th century. Dame Francaise. XVIIe siècle.
Dame Francaise. XVIIe siècle. Costumes historiques de ville ou de théatre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose.
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose fought in the English Civil War in Scotland for the royal side.
Marie Mancini mistress of the French King Louis XIV.
Marie Mancini (1639 -1715) was one of the Mazarinettes and mistress of the French King Louis XIV. She died the same year as her childhood sweetheart, Louis XIV.
Elegant women. Fashions under Louis XIV
Elegant women. Fashions under Louis XIV 1643-1715.
Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke and 1st Earl of Montgomery.
Philip and his older brother William were the ‘incomparable pair of brethren’ to whom the First Folio of Shakespeare’s collected works was dedicated in 1623.
English fashion in the 17th Century.
English fashion in the 17th Century. Top row left to right: Anna, Countess of Chesterfield 1640. Gentleman of the court of Charles II 1665. Duke of Newcastle 1646. Right: William… Read More